{Rwanda national Police has urged over 2000 youth from Kabaya catholic parish, in Ngororero district to ensure they stamp out crimes in their society especially gender based violence and drug abuse. }
The call was made by the District Community Liaison Officer of Ngororero, Inspector of Police (IP) Alexandre Minani on January 31, during the celebrations of catholic youth forum that was also attended by residents of Kabaya Sector.
“There are reports of girls who are getting married before making the required legal age, which is illegal and punishable by the law,” Minani said.
He explained that the reason why the law prohibits underage marriage is to prevent anyone from partly being subjected to violence.
He added that one of the best ways to prevent gender based violence or domestic wrangles are by ensuring that such cases of illegal marriages are eliminated.
“You should report such cases to security organs. Rwanda National Police is more than ready to partner with you in ensuring that we lead a crime-free society,” he said.
Father Théoneste Nzayisenga, who is in charge of youth in Kabaya Parish, hailed the partnership between the catholic church in Ngororero and RNP saying that, “the church uses a spiritual approach to contribute to crimes prevention which proves that this kind of partnership can stamp out crimes in our communities.”
He urged the youth to always work closely with the police and report any form of violence or anything suspicious as means to prevent any planned crime from happening.
The Executive Secretary of Kabaya Sector, Anastase Tuyizere told the youth that they are the future of Rwanda and needs to be prevented from any harm or misconduct.
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