Thirty-four law enforcement officers from Rwanda and other eight allied Police institutions in Africa, on Friday, June 14, completed a Police Senior Command and Staff Course (PSCSC) at the National Police College (NPC) in Musanze District.

The graduation ceremony for the 12th intake was presided over by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, as well as heads and representatives of allied Police forces in Africa, the Inspector General of South Sudan National Police Service, Gen. Atem Marol Biar, Somalia Police Commissioner Gen Sulub Ahmed Firin, as well as families of the students.

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The students include 21 from Rwanda National Police (RNP), Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB), National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) and Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS). Other 13 allied students are from Botswana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Somalia, Namibia, South Sudan and Tanzania.

Ugirashebuja said: "As Senior Command and Staff officers, you are the leaders and decision-makers who will continue to shape the future of our police forces and law enforcement bodies from different flags you represent.”

The insights and strategies gained, he added, should add value to addressing complex issues that comes with ever-evolving landscape of security and criminal activity.

"Policing is not an isolated endeavour; it requires collaboration and partnership with various stakeholders, including other law enforcement agencies, government bodies, and the communities we serve within national borders and beyond," said the Minister.

Ugirashebuja pointed out that by fostering these relationships, it drives comprehensive and effective strategies that address the root causes of crime and promote public trust and confidence. The Commandant of NPC, Commissioner of Police (CP) Rafiki Mujiji, thanked the students for the highest standard conduct throughout the course, and being part of the legacy of leadership committed to excellence.

He thanked the academic partners; University of Rwanda, the African Leadership University, and the Centre of Excellence for Stability Police Units as well as families of the graduands, for their invaluable contribution to the success of the highly demanding course.