Kigali: Rwanda National Police (RNP) has reassured the general public of safety and security during the 26th commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
Every April 7, Rwandans and friends of Rwanda across the globe, join to pay tribute to over one million innocent lives massacred in just one hundred days 26 years ago.
RNP spokesperson, Commissioner of Police (CP) John Bosco Kabera called upon the population to “stand together against any form of action aimed at genocide ideology, negating and denial of the Genocide.”
Commemoration activities are been followed on television and radio stations and other social platforms, from homes to prevent the spread of Coronavirus.
“We urge residents of Rwanda to desist and report any form of genocide ideology, threats, negation and denial, mocking genocide survivors and all acts aimed at influencing hatred and divisionism,” said CP Kabera.
Such criminal actions punishable by law can be reported on 112 and WhatsApp line 0788311155.
“These are trying moments of remembering and paying tribute to loved ones, but this commemoration has coincided with the the period when the country is fighting Coronavirus pandemic.”
“We urge the public to remember as they observe the government guidelines in fighting and preventing the spread of COVID-19 and to continue being safe.”
CP Kabera further reminded that vehicles authorised to operate in this lockdown and in commemoration activities, be used for their intended purpose and transporting authorised people. He warned of serious actions to anyone, who will be found violating these directives.
“Let us remember, unite an renew as we comply with the directives to prevent the spread of Coronavirus.” (End)