Karongi District Police Commander, Chief Inspector of Police (CIP) Bernard Gahima has urged commercial motorcyclists operating in the district to maintain the spirit and momentum in crime prevention.<\/p>\n
CIP Gahima made the remarks on March 22 during a community policing meeting with 115 commercial motorcyclists operating in district.<\/p>\n
\u201cFollowing several community policing meetings we\u2019ve held with you, it\u2019s now clear that you understand the need for everyone to be part of crime prevention; we can only urge you to keep up the momentum and even perform better,\u201d the DPC told motorcyclists.<\/p>\n
The 115 motocyclists are from Cooperative de Taxi Motos-Karongi (COTAMOKA) and Cooperative de Transport par Moyen de Motos-Karongi (COTRAMOKA).<\/p>\n
CIP Gahima pointed out that; \u201cAlways remember that among your passengers there might be wrongdoers that\u2019s why you should always be vigilant not to transport illegal luggage or people in criminal activities.”<\/p>\n
\u201cAnytime you encounter such a person, notify the police immediately or any other security agency. The more you fight these criminals the more you are going to enjoy running a safe business.\u201d<\/p>\n
Besides encouraging motorcyclists to report offenders, CIP Gahima urged them to always abide by traffic rules as means of avoiding reckless riding.<\/p>\n
\u201cAvoid violating signposts and overloading or carrying more than one passenger; always wear helmet\u2026remember an accident is not selective, anyone can be a victim , it could be you, your relative or anyone that\u2019s why you should respect road safety standards.”<\/p>\n
The head of two cooperatives, Louis Bavakure, who spoke on behalf of the motorcyclists said that they have recommitted to ensuring public safety and also abide by law.<\/p>\n
\u201cWithout safety and security we wouldn\u2019t be able to operate that is why we have to play a major role so as to make profits. We can only do that by partnering with the police at all times.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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