{You could be one of those who lost electronics through burglary, breaking in cars or other means, but you might be among those whose gadgets have been recovered in various police operations in the City of Kigali.}
According to Supt. Modeste Mbabazi, Police spokesperson for the Central region, varied police operations conducted in parts of Kigali have recovered an assortment of electronics and currently kept in the showrooms at Kigali Metropolitan Police Headquarters in Remera, where rightful owners can collect them.
“Right now, we have about one hundred television sets that include flat screens, and over one hundred computers. We call upon people whose gadgets were stolen, or lost by any other means to come and check if they are among the ones that have been recovered,” Supt. Mbabazi, said.
Other recovered items include home theaters, speakers, decoders, DVD decks and car radios.
“Some of these gadgets have been here since 2012, although majority were seized since last year from various black electronic shops. All that is required of the victims is to come and check and if they identify theirs, they will be required to produce supporting documents to claim them,” he explained.
The public can also call 0788311829, for further details.
It is said that some of these electronics are bought on black market and rightful owners lack supporting documents to claims them, a reason why Mbabazi said some of the equipment haven’t been collected for the past years.
“Most of the suspects in these break-ins, were arrested and either serving their sentences, or in jail pending prosecution. Those arrested also include buyers of stolen goods, who had started shops in this illegal and criminal business.”
“People should know that buying things on black markets comes with its consequences like buying a stolen item which also makes you an accomplice, and finding it hard to prove that the recovered equipment actually belong to you.”
He advised the public to always buy from legal stores and be quick to report, in case their items are stolen, for fast and easy response to recover them and arrest thieves.
Police engages former drug addicts in crime prevention
Officers of Rwanda National Police have urged close to 90 youth inhabited at Kagano Transit Center in Nyamasheke District, to embark on crime prevention.
The transit center houses 92 people, including two women who were picked from the streets for idling and drug consumption.
During a meeting held on Monday August 24, the District Community Liaison Officer, Inspect of Police (IP) Deo Mutabaruka told the youth that the best way they could contribute to personal and national security is to be in good shape and health.
“You cannot be in good shape when you are consuming drugs or any illicit substances. Youth form the future of our country, for us to have a brighter future we must have a population that is health and living a purposeful life,” Mutabaruka said.
He pointed out that several mechanism have been put in place to ensure crime prevention, among them being empowering the public and establishing Community Policing Committees (CPCs) through community policing, and sensitizing Rwandans on crime prevention.
Mutabaruka presented to the youth members of CPCs in Kagano sector and also asked the youth to always report to either the police or any other security organ whenever a crime is committed.
Speaking during the same meeting, the district director in charge of good governance, Adolphe Kanamugire, emphasized that security is a pillar of development and urged the youth to take a lead in ensuring crime prevention.
He expressed appreciation to the police for its continued efforts in crime prevention and urged the youth to consider the lessons acquired seriously.
800 officers sit UN exams
A group of 800 Rwanda National Police (RNP) officers, including at least 200 female officers, have began the United Nations (UN) Selection Assistance and Assessment Team (SAAT), as they aim to serve in peacekeeping missions.
The tests which began on August 24 targets to pool professional and qualified Individual Police Officers (IPOs) to serve as advisors in different UN peacekeeping missions.
The exams, which occur biannually, are being conducted by a team from the UN, and will run until September 2.
In an interview with Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Jimmy Hodari, Commissioner for Peacekeeping Operations at RNP, he said the tests are carried out among countries willing to offer peacekeepers, of which “Rwanda has been singled and always ready to serve.”
“The exam is conducted in four different tests , which seek to test fluency in languages – French or English, their computer skills, driving skills and their proficiency in handling fire arms. Candidates have to pass the minimum requirements for each test before being allowed to continue to the next test. Those who do not pass a test will not be able to continue to the next test,” ACP Hodari said.
“Rwanda National Police (RNP) officers have consistently expressed high levels of professionalism and discipline required of them to perform their peacekeeping duties well and represent their country efficiently.”
He said that the exams will also assess the candidate’s professional experience, mission-specific skills, and general understanding of the core values of the United Nations.
“The next step will be oral interviews to those who will be SAAT cleared as per the mission request and successful candidates will proceed to the mission,” ACP Hodari Said.
RNP has over 500 peacekeepers serving in seven peacekeeping missions, 205 of them that include 120, serve as Individual Police Officers.
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