Security situation calm during festive season, Police Spokesperson

{The security situation in the festive holidays was relatively calm, which Rwanda National Police (RNP) attributed to the public for partnering with security organs through community policing, enjoying responsibly and organizing shows in accordance with the law.}

The Police spokesperson, ACP Celestin Twahirwa, while commending the way events such as musical shows and religious celebrations were organized, he said that “this kind of partnership and respect of other people’s rights and beliefs should even define the New Year 2016.”

“Generally, people enjoyed their festivities with respect and minding their security, accidents were very few, there were no issues of sound pollution like before and we thank Rwandans for being major players in maintaining and ensuring this level of security,” he said.

“Rwanda National Police wishes everyone a New Year of safety and security.”

He, however, urged road users especially drivers to respect traffic rules and refrain from driving while under the influence of alcohol, which is one of the causes of accidents in most cases on Christmas eve, eve of January 1 and on the D-day of the two dates.

Five road accidents occurred on Christmas killing three people, but ACP Twahirwa said that the intention is to have no accidents.

“People shouldn’t drink and drive, avoid speeding and reckless driving.”

He appealed to the general population to utilize the police communication facilities like 110 (marine), 111 (fire and rescue), 112 (emergency), 113 (traffic accident), 3512 (gender based violence) and 116 for child helpline in case they need help or intervention from Rwanda National Police.