Commercial motorcyclists operating in Nyagatare and Karongo district have resolved to take the lead in identifying and reporting their colleagues and other individuals that could be involved illegal and criminal acts.
This is one of the resolutions their adopted in their separate meetings held on December 6 that was meant to discuss on ways and means through which they can contribute to crime prevention through partnership with police, but also to put a line against their members that could be involved or facilitating criminality.
In Nyagatare, the district mayor George Mupenzi, who attended the meeting of over 200 motorcyclists, thanked them for taking a bold step to use their business to promote safety and security.
The meeting was also attended by the District Police Commander (DPC), Chief Supt. Johnson Sesonga.
“Your are equally members of community policing and crime preventers in particular, and whatever you do and wherever you go, you should uphold that brand, be an eye for your communities and police and whenever you witness anything illegal, be quick to inform the police,” Mayor Mupenzi said.
He urged them to value their work but operate in an organized and professional manner not be the source of disorder and insecurity.
Chief Supt. Sesonga, on his part, noted that criminals such as drug dealers, smugglers, thieves and fraudsters in most cases use motorcycles as their quickest means of transport in their criminal dealings adding that some motorcyclists look at how much money they will be paid for the illegal service rather than the crime itself.
He singled out transporting illicit drugs such as kanyanga, chief waragi and other banned gin, and drug dealers as some of the crimes facilitated by motorcyclists, which they should strive to break internally.
“Do your transport business in a legal way because contrary to that you will also be arrested as a prime suspect or an accomplice. Vigilance is of essence in whatever you do. Don’t let anyone use you in criminal acts…be the first to report such malpractices,” Chief Supt. Sesonga said.
Similar message was also delivered in Karongi, where the motorcyclists were further urged to ride responsibly respecting traffic rules and regulations to prevent accidents and loss of lives.
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