BUJUMBURA January 31st (ABP) – The Minister of the Interior, Public Security and Community Development, Mr. Martin Niteretse, chaired a meeting on Monday January 29, 2024 for communal executives to remind them of the strengthening of the security of the people.
The Minister responsible for Public Security indicated that those executives have a duty to align with the 2040-2060 vision. Respect for the law, standards and leaders must be essential to achieve that, he said. He encouraged them to help each other in their tasks, give each other advice to better develop and promote the development of the country.
Minister Niteretse also recommended that they work for the well-being of the population. Everyone, no matter where they are admitted and in everything they do, must fight injustice and the source of injustice to better serve the population, he insisted. He also advised them to continue to protect the rights of the population, constantly fight against economic embezzlement and denounce fraudsters.
As part of maintaining security, Minister Niteretse urged them to monitor the lighting along the roads and ensure the cleanliness of the city. He raised the phenomenon of injustice observed against orphans, widows and the elderly, where members of their families, in particular uncles, aunts or brothers-in-law, do not hesitate to steal their property. . The Minister in charge of Public Security called on those executives to do justice to those orphans, widows and elderly people who encounter such problems, by restoring their rights. He invited the participants in the meeting to help each other and advise each other to avoid making mistakes. “Let everyone follow their specifications in order to work while respecting the law and standards,” he concluded.