Security organs and local leaders in Gasabo District have reinforced efforts to fight drug abuse and graft related tendencies in the district.
On May 14, police and army held a meeting in Kinyinya Sector with about 500 members of village executive committee in charge of information, members of Irondo – community night patrols – in cells and sectors, heads of DASSO and their information personnel – to drive the agenda against corruption, abuse and sale of illicit drugs.
Inspector of Police (IP) Joseph Nzabonimpa, the District Community Liaison Officer (DCLO) noted that although the fight against corruption, the vice still exist where even “some local leaders solicit bribes or are just bystanders.”
“You are not limited in fighting crimes; you equally have a duty to detect and report anyone, who uses their position to illegally influence a decision like soliciting or offering a bribe,” IP Nzabonimpa said.
This meeting was in line with the Rwanda National Police (RNP) campaign to strengthened efforts in combating especially high impact crimes that also include domestic violence, human and drug trafficking, child abuse and corruption.
IP Nzabonimpa further urged them to closel work with the people in areas of their responsibilities so as to easily get information on drug dealers and abusers, families embroiled in domestic conflicts and other criminal and activities.
Jean Marie Vianney Ntaganzwa, the director of human resources in Gasabo reminded them to be exemplary adding that some local leaders end up becoming a menace to the society for their inappropriate behavior like drunkenness and injustices against their communities.
“When you are in your communities, you represent national leadership and responsible for security,so, you are expected to do exactly what is required of you; the performance of Irondo and community policing in general depends on how you value your duties and timely information sharing,” Ntaganzwa said.
He urged them to be patriotic, selfless and make use of the village record book, where newcomers in the area are recorded for easy identification and crime prevention.
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