{Residents of Gicumbi District have been urged to take the lead against criminal activities like drug trafficking and violence that are still common in the area.}
Supt. Beline Mukamana, while addressing hundreds of residents in Rushaki Sector on December 22, noted that tendencies of people, who either use Gicumbi as a destination or transit for psychotropic substances especially banned gin, are still high, noting that the first line in fighting them lies in the hands of the residents.
She also hinted on the issue of excessive drinking and consumption of illicit substances, which also fuel violence, either domestic or fighting in communities, which are also serious security issue.
The call was made during a community policing exercise conducted by police in this area ahead of Christmas and end of the year 2016.
“You should take the lead and partner with the police to put redline on such criminal activities,” she said.
She particularly warned against domestic violence and child abuse which are still high in Gicumbi, largely fuelled by abuse of drugs.
Supt. Mukamana urged them to always take part in community activities like the ‘evening of parents’ where conflicts are amicably discussed and resolved, and report to police, where necessary rather than taking the matter in their own hands, which also amounts to a crime.
“Parents have a noble responsibility of protecting children from conflicts, and this includes leading by example because the ability to have a responsible generation largely depends on how they were brought up,” she said.
She further enlightened them on the modern day slavery – human trafficking – urging them to fight and report people who take people and their children in particular, in other countries in the name of getting them jobs, which is one trick used to traffic people.
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