The District Police Units (DPUs) of Rulindo and Kirehe, on March 19, conducted separate community policing campaigns targeting motorcyclists, to raise awareness against crimes.
In Kirehe, the District Police Commander (DPC) Supt. James Rutaremara, while addressing about 200 motorcyclists in Kirehe sector, credited their partnership in crime prevention, but warned them against aiding criminality especially transporting trafficked drugs.
“Don’t work under supervision, rather work as supervisors and watch out for anything illegal,” Supt. Rutaremara said.
He also urged them to respect traffic rules to prevent accidents.
Jean Damascène Nsengiyunva, the vice mayor of Kirehe in charge of economic affairs said motorcyclists contribute to the economic development of the country.
“But that economic development can only be sustainable if there is security, which we should all as responsible Rwandans, strive for,” said Nsengiyunva.
In Rulindo, the District Police Commander (DPC) Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Felix Bizimana engaged motorcyclists in community policing discussions.
“Community policing is yours to implement as well. When a crime happens, it doesn’t differentiate and fighting them should as well be an effort by everyone including you, motorcyclists,” SSP Bizimana said.
“Don’t look at money and forget that what you do also reels on security. You want to do your business in a secure environment, so you shouldn’t also bring insecurity to others,” he said in reaction to tendencies of motorcyclists, who transport wrongdoers like thieves and drug traffickers.
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