Police spokesperson, John Bosco Kabera has said that these accidents include one in Rwamagana where an over-speeding vehicle hit dead a pedestrian crossing the road.<\/p>\n
Another accident took place in Karongi district where a tire fell from a moving heavy truck and hit dead 11-year old child. In Kamonyi district, a cyclist was hit dead by a car which has not yet been identified. <\/p>\n
Another fatal accident happened in Rusizi where four people lost lives. <\/p>\n
Even though security was tightened on Christmas, CP Kabera reminded Rwandans to be cautious over theft cases that might arise in festive seasons. <\/p>\n
\u201cPolice is on alert to protect security but Rwandans should not be complacent. Celebrating festive seasons should not give room for theft or insecurity,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n
CP Kabera also reminded the general public to continue adhering to COVID-19 preventive measures because the pandemic has not yet been defeated. <\/p>\n
On Christmas night, Police arrested 368 people who violated COVID-19 preventive measures including wearing of face masks and respecting curfew hours. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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