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Public conduct facilitated incident-free AU Summit, says Police
Last week, Heads of State and Government converged in the City of Kigali for the 10th Extraordinary African Union Summit. Nineteen Heads of State, to be specific, attended the continental summit, which culminated into the historical signing of one common market—the African Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) agreement—by 44 African countries.
According to Police, the historical event was “successfully incident-free”, which the force partly attributed to the responsiveness of the general public for “complying with the abrupt temporary diversions.”
Rwanda National Police (RNP) reached out to students from six schools and enlightened them on the meaning of human trafficking and tricks traffickers use to lure unsuspecting people, especially girls.
“We thank the general public and motorists in particular for bearing with the changes and using the alternative routes, which experienced heavy traffic jam,” Senior Supt. Jean Marie Ndushabandi, the spokesperson for the Traffic and Road Safety department, said. Read more
Rwanda, Tanzania police forces conduct joint operations along River Kagera
Rwanda National Police (RNP) and Tanzania Police Force (TPF) conducted a joint operation along river Kagera on Tuesday in a bid to fight cross-border crimes especially trafficking of illicit drugs mainly committed through the waters and porous borders.
The joint operation facilitated by the RNP marine unit also aimed at assessing the status on both sides. It is part of the implementation of some chapters agreed upon by the two neighboring friendly force following the signing of the cross-border cooperation agreement in 2012.
During their joint security review meeting held in March last year, the two institutions partly committed to conduct joint operations to dismantle cannabis plantations as well as fight drug traffickers and smugglers, among others.
The operations were launched later in December when RNP provided marine boats that facilitate operations within river Kagera.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Reverien Rugwizangonga, the commanding officer of the RNP marine, who led the Tuesday joint operation, said that “all porous borders have been identified, closed and being monitored.” READ MORE
Police sensitize students on human trafficking
Rwanda National Police (RNP) reached out to students from six schools and enlightened them on the meaning of human trafficking and tricks traffickers use to lure unsuspecting people, especially girls.
The schools are Group Scolaire (GS) Karungu in Gakenke District, GS Rugote in Rutsiro, GS Rusiga in Rulindo; GS Gatagara in Huye, GS Ndago in Burera; and College St André of Nyarugenge. READ MORE
Illegal distillery destroyed in Rwamagana
An illegal distillery that was making substances said to be harmful, was discovered and destroyed in Rwamagana District.
During the joint operation on the distillery owned by one Daniel Nkuraza, located in Kabeza, Kigabiro Sector, Police also seized 5083 bottles of Heineken which Nkuraza had used to pack the illicit substances.
Also recovered in Nkuraza’s distillery were other 3288 empty bottles, which he was at the time refilling with the illicit drinks.
The substances were poured and bottles destroyed in a public exercise presided over by the mayor of Rwamagana, Rajab Mbonyumuvunyi alongside the District Police Commander, Chief Inspector of Police (CIP) Viatuer Mugambage. READ MORE
Musanze: Police officers in tree planting exercise
Police officers attached to the District Police Unit of Musanze conducted Umuganda where they planted over 500 trees in Muhoza Sector.
The officers also cleared bushes in the four-hectare forest, which is one of the 400 hectares of forests that were planted by Rwanda National Police (RNP) in different parts of the country.
The tree planting exercise in Musanze is part of the implementation of the agreement signed last year between RNP and the Ministry of Forestry to jointly partner to protect, conserve and develop lands and forestry.
The District Police Commander of Musanze, Supt. Aphrodice Gashumba said the exercise will continue in other parts of the district. READ MORE
Police reechoes warning against illegal transportation of meat
Police reminded those that are into beef trade that anyone found transporting meat in unhygienic and unlawful way will face penalties as the law states.
The force said the standard and hygienic transport and packaging of meat should be respected to prevent contamination.
The call came after police in Kamonyi District intercepted one Samuel Kamugisha transporting 200kg of meat in a Toyota Hilux with plate number RAA 155 S – yet the vehicle isn’t meat to transport meat.
According to the police, Kamugisha had packed the meat in sacks and was bound to Kigali. READ MORE
Ruhango: Police tutors youth on child rights, calls for action against abusers
Police in Ruhango District urged the youth not to keep silence but to report abuses they witness or face.
Chief Inspector of Police (CIP) Angelique Abijuru, the District Community Liaison Officer (DCLO) of Ruhango, while speaking to about 250 youth in Ruhango Sector, said that one of the challenges affecting the young generation is abuse of their rights and not opening up to report abusers.
"By opening up, you get assisted through counseling for those that suffer psychological torture, you are given medical attention and also get justice." READ MORE
Our security hinges on the vibrancy of youth– RPC South tells youth
The Southern Region Police Commander (RPC) Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Jean Claude Kajeguhakwa held a meeting with district coordinators of Rwanda Youth Volunteers in Community Policing (RYVCP) in the region to streamline the partnership in crime prevention and promoting safety.
The RPC, while addressing the coordinators, thanked them for their contribution in community policing and development activities.
“Youth constitute the biggest number of the population, and are mostly the ones who get involved in almost all spheres of a nation’s life. You, the representatives, are in good position to help your peers shun and prevent crimes, and be part our country’s development. You interact with most of those in your age brackets, so you have to impact them positively,” said ACP Kajeguhakwa. READ MORE
