These cases prosecuted from 2019 to 2024 include 35 cases involving suspects in possession of grenades, 34 cases involving suspects in possession of firearms, 12 cases involving possession of ammunition (magazines), and 10 cases related to individuals found with illegal substances.
RIB spokesperson Dr. Murangira B. Thierry, during an interview with RBA, indicated that these confiscated arms indicate various criminal intentions.
He said, "Those found with firearms face charges including illegal possession, criminal intent, and malicious acts... There are also cases where someone is found with a single firearm and claims it is for self-defence or protection against threats."
RIB points out that the weapons in the country are linked to the liberation war and the subsequent “Abacengezi” war that lasted from 1997 to 2000.
The weapons involved included grenades, boxes of ammunition, and AK-47 rifles confiscated from various locations.
Rwanda National Police spokesperson, ACP Boniface Rutikanga, emphasized that possession of weapons is strictly regulated by law, and anyone found with them will face legal consequences due to their threat to public safety.
He also stated that since 2019, armed violence and crimes such as robbery and terrorism have not been observed in Rwanda.

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