{{The Rwanda National Police (RNP) and six districts of the Southern Province, on Wednesday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen security in the province.}}
The agreement was signed between the Inspector General of Police, Emmanuel K.Gasana and the mayors of Muhanga, Kamonyi, Ruhango, Nyamagabe, Gisagara and Nyaruguru districts.
Huye, Nyanza, Bugesera, Gatsibo, Kicukiro, Burera, Nyanza, Nyamasheke, Rubavu, Rusizi districts have already signed the agreement.
The cooperation will focus on training Community Policing Committees (CPCs) in crime prevention, community policing skills, and community mobilisation to participate in development activities.
Southern Province Governor, Alphonse Munyentwari, who presided over the signing ceremony, lauded the districts and RNP for their cooperation.
He promised support to ensure the partnership bares fruits.
The IGP said policing is all about partnership for quick and sustainable development through crime prevention and community sensitisation.
The IGP said all these initiates are intended to ensure security for the people and creating a safer society. He noted that security contributes to the development of the country.
“There’s no development without security and vice versa,” he said. “This kind of cooperation is a key pillar that has to be strengthened to achieve security and development”.
source:RNP
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