{{In a move to further fight and prevent drug abuse, the Rwanda National Police (RNP) on September 2, held a meeting with students of Munyana Secondary School where the students were briefed on the effects of drug abuse.}}
The meeting which was also attended by school staff discussed on different types of narcotic drugs commonly used in the country, they include cannabis and as well as their effects.
Inspector of Police (IP) Alexandre Mwezi, the Gakenke District Liaison Officer said drug abuse is a serious threat to the security of communities.
IP Mwezi also recounted that; drug abuse may also lead to other crimes such as theft, rape, assault among others.
He pointed out to cannabis/marijuana, kanyanga as being the common drugs used in the country.
IP Mwezi told the students that drug consumption may also lead them into some malpractices like prostitution which he said has negative effects such as school drop-outs, unwanted pregnancies, and early parenthood.
The District Liaison Officer further urged the students to refrain from narcotic drugs and instead partner security organs in the fight against the vice by reporting those involved.
Eugénie Nyiramana, the school head mistress, lauded RNP’s efforts in the fight against drugs particularly in schools.
Sensitizing students on drug abuse is a vital strategy and I am sure this will help to turn the youth into competent and responsible citizens that will in the end help to develop the country.
“Teaching the youth on the sorts of drugs is vital to spare them from related ill-effects and prepare them to be good citizens,” she observed.
She called upon the students to say no to drugs and concentrate on studies which she noted is their primary job.
“Before, I had no apparent idea on the types of narcotic drugs. I am very happy that Police have shown us the common drugs used.” Said Agustin Wafrika, one of the students while pledging to partner security organs in the campaign against drug abuse.
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