{Police in Gakenke District have urged the youth to join hands with security agencies in awareness and and fight against crime.}
In a meeting that brought together about 80 Red Cross youth volunteers, the District Community Liaison Officer of Gakenke, Inspector of Police (IP) Marc Rugero, pointed out the need to have youth taking the lead in crime prevention.
He said that since most of the crimes are committed by youth,then the same generation can as well play a major role in preventing them.
He noted that the youth should always play their role as agents of change and deliver according to expectations by avoiding, preventing and fighting crime.
Prior to the meeting, police officers together with youth planted 497 bamboo trees and painted zebra cross as party of the greening, environmental protection and road safety awareness.
“You should shun drugs and violence. Instead be exemplary in your communities. You should be bold and come out to denounce injustices such as gender based violence, drug abuse, human trafficking and more – and also alert Police about suspicious elements in your neighborhoods,” he said.
“Form active anti-crime club where you will discuss positive initiatives on how to overcome challenges at school and in your communities and also look out for your fellow youth and sensitize them about dangers of drug abuse and human trafficking.”
IP Rugero pointed out that Rwanda is developing fast, meaning that “you the youth must be part of that development. You should shun anything that tries to divert you and concentrate on social development and look out for those who try to destabilize our country. Continue to partner with Police in every beneficial way.”
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