Rwanda National Police

The Rwanda National Police (RNP) on Friday, November 13, hosted 75 pupils from Primary One to Three of Solid Foundation School, accompanied by nine teachers, at its General Headquarters in Kacyiru to learn about police operations and public safety.

The school is located in Nyarugenge Sector, Nyarugenge District in the city of Kigali.

The visit provided the pupils with an opportunity to gain firsthand experience of the daily duties of various police units, particularly the Fire and Rescue Brigade (FRB), the Traffic and Road Safety (TRS), and the Canine Brigade.

Through practical demonstrations and interactive learning sessions, the pupils explored the different approaches and equipment used by the Police to protect lives and property.

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Boniface Rutikanga, the RNP spokesperson, said such engagements promote public understanding of police work and strengthen trust between the Police and communities.

“When children visit the Police, it gives us a valuable opportunity to educate them about our work, demonstrate how we maintain public safety and, most importantly, strengthen the relationship between the Police and the communities we serve.

“Building trust and cooperation from an early age is essential to achieving sustainable security,” ACP Rutikanga said.

He also emphasized the importance of involving teachers in such engagements, noting that the knowledge they acquire can be shared with a wider audience.

“Teachers interact with many people, and the knowledge they gain from these engagements can become an important resource that they share with others. They can serve as ambassadors of safety and security in their schools and communities.

“Similarly, children are quick learners who can easily share the knowledge they acquire with their classmates, families and communities, multiplying the benefits of such initiatives,” he added.

Rev. Adrine Arinaitwe Rubazoora, the school Head Teacher, said the visit was organized to complement classroom learning, particularly the safety-related topics covered under Social Studies, by allowing pupils to see how security is maintained in practice.

She expressed appreciation to the Rwanda National Police for welcoming the pupils and providing practical lessons that exceeded their classroom expectations.

“We are grateful to the country's leadership for creating opportunities that allow children to interact with security institutions at an early age. Such initiatives help young learners appreciate the importance of security, understand the work of the Police and become responsible citizens who recognize their role in keeping themselves and their communities safe,” she added.