The Rwanda National Police (RNP) has denied reports that it deployed police officers in DR Congo.
While responding to written questions on Tuesday, December 21 about whether there are Rwandan police officers in the DR Congo, the RNP spokesperson, CP John Bosco Kabera, said; “No.”
Reports circulated on social media a few days ago, alleging that the DR Congo police chief had signed an agreement with his Rwandan counterpart to send police officers to Goma.
On Monday, demonstrations erupted in the eastern DR Congo city of Goma, reportedly protesting insecurity and a possible presence of foreign police officers.
According to local media reports, at least three policemen and one civilian were killed in clashes between the police and protesters, who had blocked roads and burnt tires.
It is alleged that demonstrations have been halted.
Earlier last week, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dan Munyuza signed a cooperation agreement with his Congolese counterpart Commissioner General Dieudonné Amuli Bahigwa to join efforts in the fight against terrorism, among other security issues in the region.
CP Kabera said the agreement did not include any element of sending Rwandan police officers to DR Congo.
