Rwanda National Police

RNP, Imbuto Foundation distribute smartphones to youth volunteers

Rwanda National Police (RNP) in partnership with Imbuto Foundation distributed 50 smartphones to members of Rwanda Youth Volunteers in Community Policing (RYVCP) under the Connect Rwanda Initiative.

The handsets are meant to facilitate the youth volunteers in their proactive policing activities, which supports security and community development programmes.  Read more...

COVID-19: Police warns against visiting isolated people

Rwanda National Police (RNP) cautioned the public against visiting people in self-isolation in homes.

The warning follows the arrest of 16 people in the night of Tuesday, December 21, who were visiting a Covid-19 positive person in Kicukiro District.  Read more...

PEACEKEEPING: MINUSCA Head of Mission visit Rwandan Police peacekeepers

The United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary General to Central African Republic (CAR), Dr. Mankeur Ndiaye, on Tuesday, December 21, visited Rwanda Formed Police Unit-One (FPU 1-7) operating in Bangui under the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the CAR (MINUSCA).  Read more...

COVID-19: Police warns against holding house parties

House parties, celebrations and receptions are prohibited under the government directives against the spread of Covid-19 and anyone hosting or attending these parties will be arrested, Rwanda National Police (RNP) has warned.  Read more...

KIGALI: Nine motorists arrested over drunk-driving

Nine motorists were arrested in City of Kigali for driving while under the influence of alcohol.

They were arrested in the latest Rwanda National Police (RNP) operations against impaired driving conducted between December 19th and 22nd on various roads of Kigali.  Read more...

NYANZA: Duo arrested over forgery of Covid-19 test results

On Sunday, December 19, at about 1pm, Rwanda National Police (RNP) arrested two people in Nyanza District for either falsifying or using forged Covid-19 test results.

They are Joseph Hategekimana and Francois Uwimana, who were arrested at a traditional wedding in Gasharu Village, Katarara Cell of Ntyazo Sector.  Read more...

RWAMAGANA: Duo arrested for stealing minerals

On Friday, December, 24, Rwanda National Police (RNP) arrested two people in Rwamagana District for allegedly sneaking into a mining concession and stealing minerals.

Niyitanga Habarugira, 26 and Eric Nsengimana, 32, were arrested in a concession owned by PIRAN mining company located in Budahigwa Village, Akabare Cell of Musha Sector.  Read more...

RULINDO: 11 arrested for violating Covid-19 prevention directives

Eleven people including local leaders were arrested Friday, December 24, at a reception in Bugaragara, Shyorongi Sector, Rulindo District, which was organized contrary to the national directives against the spread of Covid-19.  Read more...