{{Students of Lycée de Kigali (LDK) in Nyarugenge district were urged to strengthen the campaign against crimes especially Gender Based Violence (GBV) and drug abuse.}}
Senior Supt, Rose Muhisoni, the Director of Anti-GBV in Rwanda National Police made the call on March 7 while meeting the students at the campus.
She outlined sexual harassment, property-based and emotional violence and physical attacks as some of the types of GBV.
She asked students to be vigilant of people that may lure them into sexual malpractices by seducing them with gifts.
“Gender violence has negative consequences including incurable diseases like HIV/AIDS, unwanted pregnancies and school drop outs,” said Muhisoni.
she appealed to students to say no to ‘sugar daddies’ and ‘mummies’ and instead concentrate on studies to be responsible and competent citizens that will drive the development agenda of their nation.
SSP Muhisoni asked students to get the courage and share GBV related information by using RNP Hotlines – 3512 and 116.
Supt. Javier Ntakirutimana, the Director of Anti Narcotic Unit in Rwanda National Police, said drug abuse is a serious security threat which could also affect performance of students thus depriving them of achieving their set targets.
Aisha Mselem Gafaranga, the school head girl lauded Rwanda National Police for the insightful message to nurture and turn them into competent and responsible citizens.
Gafaranga asked her fellow students particularly the females to make a courageous step against GBV and always strive to live to their expectations.
Martin Masabo, the School head teacher commended RNP’s continued support, which he noted has helped a big deal in protecting students from narcotic drugs.
He reiterated that fighting drugs and GBV and other sorts of criminality should not be left to Police alone but should instead be a responsibility of every citizens.
The event was marked by a friendly football match between Police and LDK, which ended 3-1 in favour of the Police side.
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