By Andrew kareba
A police Constable Frank Bizimungu was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and decorated with a police exemplary medal by President Paul Kagame, after his selfless act of picking and reporting a bag containing US$ 40,000 (Frw 24 million) two months ago.
Bizimungu works at Kigali International Airport picked and returned the money to the rightful owner Idris Darcourt a British by Nationality. The bag contained the money with cheque books and credit cards.
After decorating Bizimungu, the Minister of Internal Security Sheikh Musa Fazil Harelimana said, he could get this Rank after 9 year, but due to his (Bizimungu) exemplary act and integrity, he deserves a house from the Police housing projects.
The country cannot develop if corruption is not fought, especially by the Authorities, Harelimana said. He further noted that, constable Bizimungu had forgone his salary 4000 times simply because it was his call, duty and responsibility to return the money to the owner.
The Minister revealed the National Police is embarking on a project aimed at rewarding best performing police departments and now they have commenced awarding exemplary Police individuals.
“Bizimungu is young and could have easily kept money with him. This should be a good example to Rwandans in general, this has promoted and recognized his actions,” said Immacule Ingabire the director of Transparency Rwanda.
On his part the decorated police constable appreciated the recognition and rewards accrued to him.
“I want to thank the President and the Rwanda National Police for considering what I did and trust me through the promotion and the medal. If I took the money, it could have been a great shame to me, my family and Rwanda as whole,” said Bizimungu.
He called upon his colleagues to always set good examples in their duties and people they serve to give Rwanda a good image.
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