The Mayor of Nyabihu District, Theoneste Uwanzwenuwe has called upon the residents to give much value to the concept of community policing as means to collectively and effectively approach the existing security challenges that affect their wellbeing in their respective communities.
The mayor made the call on Friday while addressing about 150 local leaders and members of DASSO in the district, and 172 students currently in their Senior Six vacation.
This was shortly after the weekly sports exercise that also marked the end of the civic education programme for the vacists.
“We need to work as a team, and what that means is that development, security and socio-economic activities should be approached collectively by leaders, residents and security organs. It means that when you notice anything unlawful or derailing government development programmes, always be quick to report,” Uwanzwenuwe said.
He challenged the local leaders in sectors, cells and villages to be close and work with the people, know their needs and issues affecting them in all aspects of security and development in line with the government policy and programmes, which he said lies in their core responsibilities.
The District Police Commander of Nyabihu, Supt. Alex Fata reminded the local leaders and students that sports are important for one’s quality of life both physically and mentally.
Police had been asked to head sports activities that afternoon in the district.
Supt. Fata urged them to give value and always participate in Friday sports events adding that it’s both a national policy and for the benefit of an individual as well.
He commended their impact in identifying, reporting, fighting and preventing crimes, but added that there are still gaps that give wrongdoers space to carry on with their criminal activities like drug dealers, child abuse and issues related to domestic violence, which should be reported.
“You have equal responsibilities as well to report anything you think will affect the wellbeing of the people and the country in general,” he said, adding that community policing is theirs to jointly work with the police to front the ideal of safety, security and peace as the backbone for development.
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