KAZO – Security operatives in Kazo District have resolved to sustain and intensify community policing, with a focus on strengthening Neighbourhood Watch programmes and community-based information-sharing mechanisms.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The resolution was reached during the district security engagement meeting held on Wednesday at St. Catherine Secondary School, Kazo, bringing together security and community stakeholders across the district.
The meeting, which aimed at stakeholders deliberating on emerging trends and devising coordinated measures to prevent loss of life, was attended by police officers, political and administrative leaders, intelligence personnel, local leaders, and other security actors.
The engagement provided a platform for a comprehensive assessment of the homicide trend, its underlying causes, prevailing security challenges, and the urgent interventions required to strengthen public safety.
Key discussions focused on examining the circumstances and emerging patterns surrounding the incidents, assessing existing security and crime-prevention measures, identifying operational gaps, and strengthening intelligence-led approaches.
The stakeholders further deliberated on practical and immediate interventions targeting identified risk factors, crime hotspots, repeat offenders, community disputes, domestic-related violence, and other emerging security threats.
Particular emphasis was placed on enhancing coordination and information-sharing among police, intelligence personnel, local leaders, and community structures, while establishing clear action points, responsibilities, and timelines for implementation and follow-up.
SP Samson Kasasira, Rwizi Regional Police spokesperson, confirmed to this reporter that Kazo District registered 14 murder cases between July and September 2026, with Nkungu, Buremba, Kanoni, and Ngari Sub-counties as the major hotspots.
He added that the predominant modus operandi involved victims being struck on the head with blunt objects, and that while prime suspects were arrested in some cases, investigations showed suspects and accomplices varied per incident.
“Kazo District had 14 murder cases from July to September 2026. Nkungu, Buremba, Kanoni, and Ngari were the worst-hit areas. Most victims were hit on the head with a heavy object. Police arrested some suspects, but the attackers were different in each case,” said SP Samson Kasasira.
Meanwhile, police urged residents to actively safeguard their communities through organised, lawful, and vigilant neighbourhood structures, report suspicious activities, and share timely information with police for early intervention.
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