{Over 600 commercial motorcyclists operating in Nyagatare district have pledged to partner with Rwanda National Police (RNP) and other security institutions in the fight against crimes.}
The motorists who operate under Nyagatare Motorist Cooperative Union (NMCU) made the commitment on May 18 in anti-crime meeting, also attended by the District Police Commander, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Christian Safari.
The head of NMCU, John Gihamuka said, “Security and safety is the reason we are able to operate our business smoothly, and we have to lead the front by preserving it.”
“We have recommitted that, all the time we come across someone violating the law we will not hesitate to inform the police … this is the commitment that we have all made, we have to champion this fight against crimes in our areas,” said Gihamuka.
Their commitment came after the DPC tutored them against different types of crimes, how they are committed and their role in fighting them.
SSP Safari also reminded them to cooperate with police and other law enforcers by providing information against anyone who is engaged in criminal activities like burglary, drug abuse and other crimes.
“When a suspected criminal or suspicious person approaches you and wants your services, immediately inform police in order to protect yourselves and your community. Through this collaboration, we shall together advance strong partnership to uphold law order .”
He noted that some motorcyclists themselves are among the wrongdoers adding that some of them have been arrested either facilitating drug traffickers, smugglers or thieves, or involving directly.
“Don’t let such people tarnish the image of your business profession.”
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