Reports from National Police indicate that Youths are the most drug abusers in the country.
In efforts aimed at curbing illicit drugs among the youth, police yesterday completed one-day training of District Community Liaison Officers in fighting drug abuse and alcohol consumption among the youths.
The training workshop was held at the police’s general headquarters in Kacyiru.
Police had earlier recommended for the decentralization of the fight against drugs and alcohol among youth, to the lowest local governance levels.
The campaign will be done at the grassroots and spearheaded by the DCLOs in all districts of the country as was announced during the session.
Assistant Commissioner of Police, Vianney Nshimiyimana, the Commissioner for General Services,said that the general trend of crimes in the country has drastically reduced and accredited the work to DCLO’s.
He, however, noted that drug abuse among the youth is still a challenge. “As police, we need to establish mechanisms ensuring that Children are protected from drugs and alcohol”.
“They are the future leaders of the country. They should be guided to be more responsible people,” he added.
He urged for collaboration with other partners such as bar owners, religious and local leaders to effectively contain society crimes.
AIP Bonaventure Twizere, DCLO in Gasabo District commended skills gained that will help further combat the vice. “We will create anti drug clubs and recreation centres in Gasabo to sensitize the youth about the dangers of drug abuse”.
AIP Angelique Abijuru, the DCLO of Bugesera District noted that cooperation with citizens is paramount in addressing the challenge of drug abuse among youths.
“The general public has always provided information about drug dealers which has helped Police in seizing and destroying them and culprits apprehended,” Habijuru said.
She advised parents to be responsible and always monitor their children.
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