Rwanda recently hosted the 26th Annual General Meeting of the East African Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO), where leaders from across the region came together to strengthen their fight against emerging crimes.
Prime Minister Dr. Ngirente Edouard addressed the meeting, calling for increased cooperation among police forces in East Africa. He highlighted the growing threat of crimes driven by technology and urged police to work together to combat them.
The event, held from January 26-31, 2025, focused on tackling transnational crime, terrorism, human trafficking, and illegal arms trade. Dr. Ngirente emphasized that technology’s rapid advancement has created new challenges for law enforcement, noting that criminals are increasingly using it to carry out their activities.
“Police forces must strengthen their efforts to stay ahead of these evolving threats,” Dr. Ngirente said. “This requires additional training and collaboration to face the challenges ahead.”
The conference also featured a two-day training session in Bugesera, where police from eight countries shared their expertise on countering terrorism. The discussions provided a valuable opportunity for officers to learn from one another and plan future strategies.
In addition to the police meeting, the 24th meeting of EAPCCO’s Ministers of Police took place, where further steps were outlined to improve security and cooperation across the region.
As the event concluded, attendees were optimistic about the future of regional collaboration in tackling crime and ensuring the safety of East Africa.
