Proprietors of hotels, lodges, nightclubs and guesthouses in Rubavu District have been called upon to improve security at their premises as a way of protecting their clients and their businesses.
The call was made recently by the Western Region Police Commander (RPC), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Emmanuel Karasi, while presiding over the meeting.
It was also attended by local leaders and the representative of the private sector in the district, Dieudonne Mabete.
“Information sharing is one of the ways to ensure that your clients and businesses are safe at all times; you should have an idea of what kind of equipment or luggage they are carrying,” said ACP Karasi.
The RPC also urged them to install CCTV cameras in their facilities and ensure they use professional guards from recognized security companies.
“People who have committed or want to commit crimes find your premises as safe haven because they are secretive and conducive for their activities. Therefore, hotel owners and managers must prioritize security like searching suspicious persons or luggage,” said ACP Karasi.
During the meeting, the hotel managers and police agreed to enhance cooperation through information sharing on matters of security.
Rubavu Vice mayor in charge of economic affairs, Janvier Murenzi also appealed to them screen particulars of people using their facilities to engage minors in varied malpractices including sexual activities.
Mabete also urged his colleagues to be exemplary in service delivery and be security sensitive.
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