In collaboration with Rwanda National Police (RNP), the Rwanda Youth Volunteers in Crime Prevention Organisation has established an anti-crime club in Kacyiru, Gasabo District in an effort to bring all the youth in the area on board in ensuring security and safety.

The function, held at Groupe Scolaire Kacyiru and attended by the Police Spokesperson for the Central Region, Superintendent Modeste Mbabazi, attracted over 900 students, police officers and local leaders.

Mbabazi noted that the youth should always play their role as agents of change and deliver according to expectations by avoiding and fighting crime.

"You should shun drugs and violence. Instead endeavour to be exemplary in your communities and at school. You should be bold and come out to denounce vices such as gender based violence, drug abuse and human trafficking,  and also alert Police about suspicious elements in your neighbourhoods,” he said.

"You should utilise the anti-crime club by discussing positive initiatives on how to overcome challenges at school and in your communities and also look out for your fellow youth and sensitise them about the  laws.”

There are about 810 anti-crime clubs in schools across the country.

The Coordinator for Youth Volunteers in Crime Prevention, Jean Bosco Mutangana, commended RNP for its close partnership with the youth.

"Rwanda is developing fast, meaning that we, the youth, must be part of that development. We should shun any distraction and concentrate on education and look out for those who try to destabilise our country. Let us continue to partner with Police in this endeavour,” Mutangana said.

The Headmaster of Groupe Scolaire Kacyiru , Vincent Rukundo, reminded the youth to always be on guard, both in their communities and at school, against gangs that seek to introduce them to drugs and a life of violence.