Rwanda National Police (RNP) has inaugurated new premises for Rulindo District Police Unit as part of efforts to get closer to the public and offer more efficient services to the residents.

The new premises–which were provided by Rulindo District in partnership with the Rwanda Transport Development Authority (RTDA) – were officially inaugurated yesterday by the Northern Province Governor, Aimé Bosenibamwe alongside the Inspector General of Police Emmanuel K. Gasana.

Others present at the event included the mayor of Rulindo, Justus Kangwagye, police commissioners and representatives of security organs in the province as well as residents.

Governor Bosenibamwe in his remarks noted that crime in the region had tremendously reduced due to concerted efforts and urged residents in the area to continue working with Police by providing timely information.

"As Rwandans we should all work together to protect our country’s achievements in development and security. We can do so by working with police to maintain law and order and ensuring that we overcome crime in our neighborhoods,” he said.

IGP Gasana thanked the district for partnering with police, adding that the new District Police Unit will bring together all police activities in the district and ensure closeness with area residents.

"Professional and efficient services from Police require us to get closer to the people that we serve. It is through this realisation that this new building was opened today, in order to consolidate police services in the area and make them easily accessible to the residents,” he said.

"We are also planning to increase the number of police stations and ensure that there is a station in every sector. This will help us to promote Community Policing, which has been successful in preventing crimes through police-public partnership.”

Mayor Kangwagye said the district administration will endeavor to work with Police to solve challenges faced by residents in the area.

This new facility will facilitate RNP to efficiently discharge its duties in a more conducive environment where all customers will be attended very well.

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