{"id":47525,"date":"2023-02-13T09:47:01","date_gmt":"2023-02-13T09:47:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/lt-gen-kabandana-warns-security-threat-architects\/"},"modified":"2023-02-20T14:14:30","modified_gmt":"2023-02-20T14:14:30","slug":"lt-gen-kabandana-warns-security-threat-architects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/lt-gen-kabandana-warns-security-threat-architects\/","title":{"rendered":"Lt Gen Kabandana warns security threat architects"},"content":{"rendered":"

He conveyed the message on Sunday 12th February 2023 as he interacted with Rwandan diaspora in Europe during an event to celebrate National Heroes Day. <\/p>\n

The virtual talks brought together Rwandans from across Europe and diplomats representing Rwanda to European countries. <\/p>\n

The Minister of Youth and Culture, Rosemary Mbabazi; Rwanda\u2019s Ambassador to the Netherlands, Olivier Nduhungirehe and Rwanda\u2019s Ambassador to Germany, Igor Cesar; were among other guests who delivered talks. <\/p>\n

Lt Gen Kabandana said that the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi was possible because of bad leadership that promoted ethnic divisionism, spread hatred and excluded a segment of Rwandans. <\/p>\n

\u201cAll those aspects came into play along with refuge and other problems that led Rwanda to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. After the Genocide, the country was reduced to ashes. So, we needed far-sighted heroes, committed to reshape Rwanda beyond and spearhead the resilience journey of the nation and its people,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n

Lt Gen Kabandana has however disclosed that there are individuals who harbored intentions to hold back the country after RPA soldiers stopped the Genocide.<\/p>\n

\u201cA large number of security threat architects wanted to threaten the country and had strength. The majority of them was in Congo. We went through such situation for long,\u201d he noted. <\/p>\n

\u201cFrom 1995 to 2001, there were several wars. The infiltration attacks were tough, the struggle to bring back over 3 million Rwandans taken hostage in Congo [\u2026] All these activities required heroism and dedication,\u201d added Lt Gen Kabandana. <\/p>\n

At the time, Lt Gen Kabandana highlighted, the majority of the country\u2019s enemies wanted to commit genocide again over various reasons. <\/p>\n

\u201cIt was necessary to thwart them lest they hold back the country\u2019s progress. The third enemy and still exists today is genocide ideology. The enemy always reproduces, and brings into existence those who are still stuck in the dark history,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n

\u201cBuilding the nation and consolidating gains requires bravery and everyone\u2019s contribution. Today\u2019s war does not require fighters with bows and guns [\u2026]\u201d <\/p>\n

{{Warning to security threat architects}}<\/p>\n

Lt Gen Kabandana urged Rwandans to strengthen their unity because its absence affects the entire country as it happened in the past leading to refuge, ethnic divisionism and the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. <\/p>\n

He explained that Rwanda\u2019s developments after Genocide against the Tutsi are fruits of heroes\u2019 dedication. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe country cannot exist without heroism because there are many reasons why other countries or enemies want another to be destroyed. There are individuals who still think that our country can experience aforementioned problems again,\u201d noted Lt Gen Kabandana. <\/p>\n

\u201cSo, it requires resolute bravery and dedication for the country to restore its reputation and trust among its people which send a lesson to dissidents that it is impossible to destabilize the country,\u201d he added. <\/p>\n

Lt Gen Kabandana further revealed that there are individuals harboring intentions to attack the country but have failed because the country is safeguarded. <\/p>\n

\u201cThere have been attempts. There are still people wishing to do it but did not stop willfully. They are unable to make it happen. There are soldiers, other security organs and citizens who must embrace heroism to protect territorial integrity [\u2026] It is the foundation for everything we do because the country would be in danger without safeguarding its integrity,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n

\u201cI want to assure you that Rwandan soldiers are capable, they are dedicated enough, we have heroes of all categories among them. These values do not only characterize them here but also in other places where they are needed for intervention,\u201d disclosed Lt Gen Kabandana. <\/p>\n

He pointed out countries including Mozambique, South Sudan and others where Rwandan troops continue to exhibit excellence in their mission to restore peace going hand in hand with values of promoting unity and heroism. <\/p>\n

Lt Gen Kabandana joined Rwandan army in 1990 and was among soldiers who fought the Liberation Struggle. <\/p>\n

He once served as Defence Attach\u00e9 to the Embassy of Rwanda and held different positions as a Brigade staff officer in charge of Civil Military Affairs, Chief Instructor at Rwanda Military Academy in Gako, and Deputy Chief Military Personnel Officer in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan -UNMISS Sudan.<\/p>\n

Among others, Lt Gen Kabandana was once the Chairman of the Military Tender Board: Chief of Logistics, RDF HQ; Commandant of Rwanda Military Academy and Director of Rwanda Peace Academy.<\/p>\n

He was promoted from the rank of Major General to Lieutenant General towards the end of last year after completing his tour of duty as the Joint Task Force Commander of Rwandan Security Forces deployed to fight terrorists in Mozambique. <\/p>\n

Minister Mbabazi also commended Rwanda\u2019s heroes for their contribution to make Rwanda an internationally recognized country which is currently contributing to different peacekeeping missions. <\/p>\n

She requested participants of the discussions, particularly the youth, to take responsibility and leading step to desist those who misinterpret history. <\/p>\n

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