Residents of Burera District have been urged to fight against trade and use of narcotics drugs, which officials say compromises community insecurity.

The message was echoed by Police officers, yesterday, during the tour of the Mobile Police Station Vehicle, which provided services to residents of Burera.

The vehicle conducted a two-day tour in Ruhunde and Kinyababa sectors, where residents presented their complaints and reports to Police for investigation.

The mobile service is reserved for citizens residing or working in places located far away from police stations, with a mobile vehicle combing remote villages looking for residents who wish to file complaints or report injustices.

During the tour, Police called on residents to protect the young generation from the risks of getting involved in drug abuse and the illicit trade of narcotics.

"As responsible and patriotic residents, you should regularly conduct drugs prevention programmes and strengthen partnership with law enforcers to apprehend drug dealers and protect the young generation from this scourge,” Beline Mukamana, the director for Anti-Gender-Based Violence and Child Abuse Directorate at Rwanda National Police (RNP), said.

The Executive Secretary of Kinyababa Sector, Fabrice Nsabimana, commended RNP for increasing its visibility to the public and reminded residents to always partner with them in crime prevention through community policing.

"Partnership with Police will advance strategies to address crime and sustain the security we enjoy every day. As a community, we should mobilise efforts to collectively prevent crime through the timely sharing of information on any illegal activity that may occur,” he said.

Sebastian Rwimo, a resdient of Kinyababa Sector, said he had received professional services from the Police Mobile Station Vehicle and was confident that Police will fully investigate the case he had filed.

"RNP has proved that it is accessible, professional and skilled to investigate the cases that we present. Today was another achievement because many of us interacted with officers and they got to know the challenges we face. We will endeavour to sustain this partnership for the security and safety of our country,” he said.

The Mobile Station Vehicle service was first rolled out in Bugesera and Kamonyi districts in Southern Province in January, and, since then, the vehicles have served thousands of citizens in the countryside.

Police officers who travel with the vehicles also provide education and sensitisation on matters pertaining citizens’ rights and freedoms and where to report specific complaints they may have.

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