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Below are some major events that characterized Rwanda National Police the past one week
Rwanda, Uganda Police forces begin joint disaster response training
On Monday May 25, Rwanda National Police officially launched a four a Command Post Exercise (CPX) on disaster response bringing together 30 officers from Rwanda and Uganda Police to test and improve their joint capabilities in emergency response operations.
The exercise code-named ‘Save Life’ was held at the Police Training School Gishari under the theme
It was meant to test their preparedness and response to humanitarian crisis with focus on readiness, joint contingency plans, sharing of information, experience and technical expertise.
While officiating at the opening of the exercise, Rwanda’s Minister for Disaster Preparedness and Refugee Affairs, Seraphine Mukantabana lauded the “unique cooperation” the two sister police forces enjoy calling it a “very good sign that citizens of both countries are safe as long as our law enforcers are working together.”
“Both our leaders – Presidents – have recommended cooperation as the only way to realize development, not only for our two countries but for the entire region, Africa and the world,” Minister Mukantabana said, quoting President Paul Kagame where he said that “Our collective aspirations are to improve the livelihoods of our people. We can achieve this more effectively if we pull together our resources"
“Sharing experience and knowledge of disaster cases is indispensable in effective disaster management,” she noted.
Uganda’s High Commissioner to Rwanda, Charles Kabonero said the exercise comes at the time when disasters have become constant threat to the security and safety of our citizens.
“You, in law enforcement, are normally the first responders to disasters; you are the first to arrive and the last to leave. These tasks call for preparedness and planning including assessment of capabilities, mobilization, command and control. We may have the resources but if we don't coordinate, we will have disasters on our hands.”
“We all know the role you played as the chair of the regional body – EAPCCO – and during the time as Africa’s representative on the Interpol committee.”
CPX closing: IGP Gasana roots for collective policing approach
While officiating at the closure of the exercise, IGP Emmanuel K. Gasana said emerging policing challenges require collective understanding, interpretation and response between regional and international police forces to be on a preventive side rather than dealing with the consequences.
Northern Ireland delegation commends Isange
A delegation from Northern Ireland visited Isange One Stop Centre on May 27 and described it as an exemplary model that police institutions should aspire to emulate in order to tackle gender-based-violence (GBV) and child abuse effectively.
RNP extends HIV testing to crime preventors
A team of medical personnel from Kacyiru Police Hospital, on May 26, completed an HIV testing programme for the Rwanda National Police (RNP) officers and District Administrative Security Support Organ -DASSO) personnel operating in Nyamagabe District.
The exercise was conducted in the 12 sectors of Mushubi, Nkomane, Musebeya, Buruhukiro , Gatare, Tare, Kitabi, Uwinkingi, Mugano, Musange, Kaduha and Kibumbwe.
Rwanda, Qatar agree to combat drug trafficking
Rwanda National Police (RNP) and Qatar have signed a Letter of Intent to collectively fight against trafficking of drugs and psychotropic substances.
The letter was signed by the Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Tony Kuramba - the Commissioner for INTERPOL at RNP and the Director of Anti-Narcotics General Administration at the Qatari Ministry of Internal Affairs, Brigadier Ahmed Khalifa al-Kuwari.
Ugandan delegation commends RNP management of traffic
A delegation from Uganda Police Force (UPF) has commended Rwanda National Police (RNP) for enforcing traffic safety by working closely with commercial motorcyclists through their cooperatives.
The four-member delegation, paid a courtesy call to the Inspector General of Police, Emmanuel K. Gasana, on May 25, before visiting the Rwanda Cooperative Agency (RCA), Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA), Kigali Bus services (KBS), Gishari Motor vehicle Inspection Centre and the City of Kigali, on May 26.
Nyarugenge residents welcome Mobile Police Station Vehicle
Residents of Nyarugenge District moved to protect their communities against crime by partnering with Rwanda National Police through provision of timely information necessary to prevent and solve crimes, as well as to track down criminals.
They made the pledge on May 28, while they welcomed the Mobile Police Station Vehicle that toured the district with the intention to record reports and complaints.
RNP cautions public over counterfeit currency
Rwanda National Police (RNP) has urged the public to be watchful over those who may want to offer counterfeit currency in exchange for goods or services and report them to Police immediately in order to facilitate investigations.
Police notes that although counterfeit currency is not a major threat, it can threaten the economy if not dealt with at an early stage.
Two incidents were reported on May 24 and May 25 where Police was able to apprehend two men suspected of spreading counterfeit currency in the economy.
Police breaks cattle theft ring
The Rwanda National Police (RNP) crackdown operations on cattle safety led to the arrest of 36 individuals suspected of belonging to a ring of thieves in the Eastern Province.
The Police Spokesperson for Eastern Province, Inspector of Police Emmanuel Kayigi, said that cattle theft had begun to manifest in the province recently especially In the districts of Nyagatare, Gatsibo and Kayonza
RNP urges dog owners to keep them indoors
Dogs owners were on May 29 urged to keep them indoor, especially during the day to prevent insecurity they are likely to cause.
The call follows recent cases where dogs attacked and bitten passers-by in communities.
Rwanda FPU in Haiti participates in football tournament
In a bid to maintain a solid contingent in the mission area, the Rwanda Formed Police Unit (RWA-FPU) serving under the United Nations Mission in Haiti organized a football tournament that was aimed at fostering the culture of sports while in the mission ,promoting unity and the relationship with local residents of Haiti.
The “Dukunde Sports Tournament” lasted for two months from March 20 to May 24 and participants included officers in the platoons 1, 2, 3 and HQ of the Rwandan peacekeepers.
