The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Felix Namuhoranye, on Monday, August 26, received his counterpart of Liberia National Police, Gregory O W Coleman, at the Rwanda National Police (RNP) General Headquarters, Kacyiru.
The two Police Chiefs held a bilateral meeting and discussed measures to strengthen cooperation in various policing disciplines.
IGP Namuhoranye thanked his counterpart for visiting Rwanda and noted that this adds value to cooperation and fighting transnational organized crimes.
“Most of what we do, we have cooperation with different Police services and law enforcement organizations. We don’t take your visit for granted; Rwanda National Police is always open to work with other law enforcement institutions to share best practices in capacity development and security,” IGP Namuhoranye said.
He noted that the RNP is also investing more in community policing to fight and prevent crimes through human security schemes and anti-crime awareness to influence especially the young people from engaging in unlawful activities.
IGP Coleman commended Rwanda’s post-Genocide transformation process.
“Rwanda has become that beacon of hope for Africa, it has sent out a clear message that we can lift ourselves high up than we can imagine, it has exhibited a unique and rich African civilization,” IGP Coleman said.
He added: “We see sustainability and service in what Rwanda police is doing for the Rwandan people. So, my visit here today is to strengthen our bilateral cooperation to build a world police class service that will sustain the peace and prevent future recurrence of conflicts on our continent.”
He added: “I have come to listen, learn and share homegrown solutions. Rwanda and Liberia have something in common as countries from violent conflicts, yet we have a task ahead to ensure the safety of our people; standing together is key to achieve our mandates. We are the graphic representation of the state authority, and we are the first line to move from just enforcing the law to engaging the community in policing and development.”
Earlier on, IGP Coleman visited Kigali Genocide Memorial where he laid a wreath to pay tribute to more than one million people killed during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
During his four-day visit, he will also tour various RNP departments and units, including training facilities, Command and Coordination Centre, and the Automated Driving Testing Centre in Busanza, Kicukiro District. (End)