The Liberia National Police (LNP) has signed an M.O.U. with the Rwanda Police. LNP, through its Inspector General, Gregory O. W. Coleman, reached this milestone following the conclusion of his engagement in Kigali, Rwanda.
This is likely the first of its kind for Liberia and Rwanda to enter into such an agreement through their policing sectors.
IG Coleman’s visit resulted in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U) with his counterpart, Inspector General Felix Namuhoranye of the Rwanda National Police.
The M.O.U aims to strengthen the bilateral partnership and cooperation between the law enforcement institutions of Liberia and Rwanda.
According to the LNP press release, the agreement will enhance collaboration in maintaining public order and national security, and foster cooperation and knowledge exchange through various training opportunities and curriculum development.
Inspector General Coleman, however, expressed his optimism about the partnership, stating, “This M.O.U marks a pivotal step in reinforcing our commitment to ensuring public safety and security through shared expertise and resources. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration with the Rwanda National Police.”
The Liberia National Police says it remains dedicated to upholding the highest standards of law enforcement and public service, and this partnership is a testament to our ongoing efforts to enhance our capabilities and effectiveness.
It can be recalled that the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Felix Namuhoranye, on Monday, August 26, 2024, received his counterpart from the Liberia National Police, Gregory O.W. Coleman, at the Rwanda National Police (RNP) General Headquarters, Kacyiru.
The two Police Chiefs held a bilateral meeting and discussed measures to strengthen cooperation in various policing disciplines.
IGP Namuhoranye thanked his counterpart for visiting Rwanda and noted that his visit adds value to cooperation and the fight against transnational organized crimes.
“Most of what we do involves cooperation with different police services and law enforcement organizations. We don’t take your visit for granted; Rwanda National Police is always open to working with other law enforcement institutions to share best practices in capacity development and security,” IGP Namuhoranye said.
He noted that the RNP is also investing more in community policing to fight and prevent crimes through human security schemes and anti-crime awareness to influence especially young people from engaging in unlawful activities.
IGP Coleman commended Rwanda’s post-genocide transformation process.
“Rwanda has become a beacon of hope for Africa; it has sent out a clear message that we can lift ourselves higher than we can imagine. It has exhibited a unique and rich African civilization,” IGP Coleman said.
He added, “We see sustainability and service in what the Rwanda Police is doing for the Rwandan people. So, my visit here today is to strengthen our bilateral cooperation to build a world-class police service that will sustain peace and prevent the future recurrence of conflicts on our continent.”
During his four-day visit, the Liberian Head of Police also toured various RNP departments and units, including training facilities, the Command and Coordination Centre, and the Automated Driving Testing Centre in Busanza, Kicukiro District.
