{Rwanda National Police Traffic department has said that from Christmas to the New Year 2017 festivities, accidents claimed eight lives and six were injured, the police has announced during a press briefing. }<\/p>\n
CP George Rumanzi, the head of traffic police explained that the accidents were mostly caused by over-speeding and drunk-driving. Several arrests of traffic rules violators were made. <\/p>\n
He however explained that Rwandans, on the whole enjoyed celebrations during festive season because of the good security at public gatherings including concerts among others. <\/p>\n
The Criminal Investigation Department has also unveiled that they recorded minor crimes including circulation of Rwf 64,000 counterfeit money, money theft and small domestic animals robbery. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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