Commercial cyclists in Nyabihu District have formed an anti-crime club through which they will take the lead in implementing innovative crime prevention and intervention efforts as part of their overall responsiveness to community safety and security.
The club was launched on November 4, in Jeda Cell in the presence of the District Police Commander Superintendent of Police (SP) Raphael Ngirabakunzi and 130 cyclists operating in the district.
The head of Nyabihu Cyclists, Jean Bosco Mushimiyimana, noted that cyclists will be united by the anti-club and hold meetings to discuss ways in which they can ensure safe streets and secure homes, and how to productively collaborate with law enforcers.
“Cyclists are usually targeted by burglars, thieves and drug traffickers who want to exploit our services in order to illegally transport their items. Through the anti-crime club, we shall discuss ways in which we can alert police and other law enforcers to apprehend such criminals before they escape justice,” he said.
He added that the club was created because it is increasingly apparent that police partnership through community policing is important in winning the battle against.
He urged the cyclists to report suspicious behavior that might turn into illegal activities, as well as improve communication with law enforcers.
SP Ngirabakunzi thanked them for their activeness against crime to ensure safety and security.
“It is a very positive message to see that cyclists in Nyabihu coming together to find ways in which they can contribute to the safety of their communities by collectively fighting against crime and partnering with police to apprehend suspects,” he said.
“The anti-crime club sets an example throughout the district that together we can achieve a collective goal of community safety. Through this club we are positive that you will discuss how to also improve road usage by making all members accountable to traffic regulations.
Through community policing, Rwanda National Police has managed to bring on board several partners in crime prevention, including road users, learning institutions, traders, private enterprises, among others
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