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Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Rwanda National Police (RNP) has urged the public to enjoy responsibly and to “ensure safety first” in their festive season celebrations.<\/p>\n

The RNP Spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Boniface Rutikanga, called for the usual collaboration and information sharing to prevent anything that can affect the happiness of Rwandans.<\/p>\n

“The festive season comes with merry celebrations, mass movement of people and increased traffic flow. All these should follow the law, guidelines, and in respect for the rights of other people,” Rutikanga said.<\/p>\n

He reminded drivers to follow traffic regulations and to avoid anything that can lead to road accidents and loss of lives.<\/p>\n

“Drivers tend to over speed during this period to scramble for passengers, and sometimes resulting into fatal accidents. Although the Police will continue its usual road safety management duties, drivers are required to make safer driving or riding choices that guarantee their safety and that of other road users. Gerayo Amahoro should be their guiding principle,” the Spokesperson emphasized.<\/p>\n

He cautioned against drunk-driving, using a phone or driving under stress, among others, which result into accidents.<\/p>\n

Despite the usual readiness of the force and related operations, he said, the customary partnership with the public should continue to report anything that can affect their security and safe merrymaking.<\/p>\n

\u201cFestivities are characterized by happiness in families, Christmas shopping, movements of people joining their loved ones and other kinds of merrymaking. They are enjoyed differently, depending on one\u2019s belief; some go for prayers, others to musical shows and entertainment spots, while others celebrate from their homes. Each of these scenarios should be done in the best way possible such that the person next is not inconvenienced in any way.”<\/p>\n

He also warned against serving alcoholic beverages to minors, which is punishable by law.<\/p>\n

The spokesperson reminded bar operators to follow existing guidelines and “not to serve alcohol to a drunk person.”<\/p>\n

“Rwanda National Police reassures security and all those celebrating should feel safe. Police in partnership with other security organs is always there to make sure that all people are enjoying and celebrating safely.”<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Rwanda. Rwanda National Police (RNP) has urged the public to enjoy responsibly and to “ensure safety first” in their festive season celebrations. 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