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Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>As the country prepares for Christmas and New Year celebrations, Rwanda National Police (RNP) has outlined measures to ensure a safe and peaceful festive season. The announcement was made on December 5 as RNP and Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) met with the media in Kigali to provide updates on the national security situation and reinforce cooperation.<\/p>\n

CP George Rumanzi, the Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, explained that in the final days of the year, many activities take place, \u201cbut the most significant is the return of more than 240,000 students who travel home for the holidays within a span of four days.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSecurity organs work to ensure they reach their destinations safely, without fatal accidents or other criminal incidents.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added that many Rwandans also travel to rural areas to celebrate the festive season with their families.<\/p>\n

Call for vigilance during festive season, effective travel planning<\/p>\n

The Inspector General of Police, CG Felix Namuhoranye, reaffirmed that Rwanda\u2019s security remains stable, but cautioned that both crime and accidents tend to rise toward the end of the year. He urged the media to amplify safety messages as the country heads into Christmas and New Year celebrations.<\/p>\n

Namuhoranye called on community leaders to guide families and discourage behaviours that could turn celebrations into tragedy, especially reckless or drunk driving. He also warned against underage drinking and other harmful acts.<\/p>\n

\u201cChildren returning from school to celebrate the festive season with their families should not be exposed to alcoholic drinks,\u201d he said, reaffirming the police\u2019s commitment to maintaining public order and safety, while also calling on the public to cooperate diligently, as it is in everyone\u2019s best interest.<\/p>\n

Police officers also urged the public to help avoid the congestion usually caused by a large number of people travelling upcountry for festive season celebrations, particularly on December 23 and 24, and on December 31, when travel peaks.<\/p>\n

This often leads to a shortage of vehicles and buses due to the high number of passengers. The issue can be mitigated if people plan their travels in advance to avoid such situations, it was noted.<\/p>\n

Crime prevention and public safety<\/p>\n

Rumanzi reported a 15.7 per cent decrease in crime in 2025 compared to 2024. He attributed the drop to strengthened crime-prevention efforts.<\/p>\n

\u201cSecurity organs intensified efforts to combat theft, drug abuse, and substandard alcoholic drinks, which are among the factors that often lead to wrongdoing and various criminal acts,\u201d he said. Also, he said, security agencies conducted operations to curb technology-enabled fraud and recovered stolen ICT equipment including phones, computers and television sets.<\/p>\n

Rumanzi noted that police successfully secured major events throughout the year, including concerts and international competitions such as the UCI World Championships.<\/p>\n

Ahead of the festive season, security agencies are expected to increase presence in entertainment venues, markets, bus parks, and other high-traffic areas.<\/p>\n

Road safety<\/p>\n

With higher travel expected during the festive season, road safety will be a central focus of policing efforts. Police reported a 2.4 per cent reduction in road accidents this year, with fatalities dropping from 6.3 to 5.5 per 100,000 people based on World Health Organization (WHO) metrics.<\/p>\n

Despite the improvement, pedestrians, motorcyclists, and cyclists remain the most affected, Rumanzi indicated.<\/p>\n

Police officers are expected to intensify roadside checks to curb distracted driving – particularly due to phone use while driving \u2013 over speeding, and drunk driving, which are among the leading causes of accidents. Road users are urged to be more responsible.<\/p>\n

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