In an effort to further tighten community policing initiatives, Rwanda National Police (RNP) on July 12 continued its anti-narcotics awareness campaign in Nyabihu District, urging cyclists to fight against trade and use of illicit drugs.
In a community meeting held on Sunday, cyclists from Karago, Jenda and Mukamira Sectors of Nyabihu District were also called upon to cooperate with police in reporting cases of drug abuse.
The 160 cyclists who attended the meeting are members of Bicycle Travel Service Cooperative (MUBTSC).
Besides the fight against drugs, Assistant Inspector of Police (AIP), Marie Rose Uwizera, the District Community Liaison Officer also told the cyclists that use of drugs compromises community security.
“It’s criminal to use, carry, or sell narcotic substances like cannabis, illicit brew and other drugs. These substances have a health and financial effect to whoever abuses them,” she said.
She told cyclists that most criminal activities like assault, defilement, robbery and rape are committed by drug abuser.
“Any person who consumes drugs is not in their rightful state of mind and their actions may be violent. We urge you to continue cooperating with Police and report drug incidents” she said.
Uwizera advised cyclists to also be cautious of their clients and not to ride anyone they suspect of carrying drugs.
During the meeting, officials said that youths compose the biggest percentage of drug users in the district and called for tougher partnership action to eradicate trade in narcotics.
Jean Baptiste Twizerimana, who heads the cyclists’ cooperative, also urged his colleagues to take the advice from Police seriously and also ensure they always abide by traffic rules.
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