Rwanda National Police (RNP) conducted a two-day training for members of Community Policing Committees (CPCs) from the City of Kigali to enhance their knowledge and capacity to prevent and combat crimes.
The training for 1186 CPCs from Gasabo, Nyarugenge and Kicukiro districts was conducted in partnership with the ministries of Interior and Local Government.
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Benjamin Sesonga, emphasized the need to strengthen efforts to sustain what has been achieved and to prevent crimes that still threaten public safety.
“Various reports indicate that Rwanda is globally recognized for its comprehensive security, achieved through the collaboration of institutions such as the Rwanda National Police, the Rwanda Defence Force, and others, resulting in the safety of people and their property,” Sesonga said.
He, however, pointed out that crimes such as theft, especially livestock, and violent offenses often fueled by narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, still undermine public safety.
These crimes, he added, often lead to further social issues like unplanned pregnancies and school dropouts due to family conflicts.
He urged the CPC members to work closely with security organs to report and fight such criminal acts.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Teddy Ruyenzi, the Commissioner for Community Policing, reminded the CPCs that they are the eyes of the community in safeguarding security and ensuring peaceful neighborhoods.
She encouraged them to remain steadfast in their efforts to build crime-free communities and thanked them for their contributions to identify, report and prevent crimes.
Richard Kubana, Director General in the Ministry of Local Government in charge of Civic Education and Youth Volunteer activities, emphasized the importance of leadership and inclusivity.
He urged them to value the responsibility entrusted to them and to work closely with the residents to address the community challenges. (End)