The officers led by Superintendent of Police (SP) Epiphanie Umutanguha served in Malakal, Upper Nile State, where they contributed to efforts aimed at restoring peace, protecting civilians, and promoting community well-being.
At Kigali International Airport, the contingent was received by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Teddy Ruyenzi, Commissioner for Community Policing, on behalf of the Rwanda National Police (RNP) leadership.
ACP Ruyenzi commended their professionalism, discipline, and commitment throughout the mission.
'Rwanda National Police leadership welcomes you back from the year-long duties outside the country. You are now required to carry on with the same values in your service to Rwandans,' ACP Ruyenzi said.
SP Umutanguha, the Deputy Contingent Commander, outlined the duties of the unit during its deployment in South Sudan.
These included escorting VIPs, conducting daily patrols in and around the Protection of Civilians (PoC) site, manning gates at Points of Separation (POS), supporting cordon and search operations, and escorting humanitarian aid convoys, particularly food distribution.
She further emphasized the contingent's engagement in activities beyond security duties.
"Rwanda's strong community collaboration is also a driving force in our peacekeeping duties. So, we engaged in community initiatives primarily centered on sanitation and hygiene to contribute to public health and community involvement," stated SP Umutanguha.
The returning contingent was replaced by RWAFPU 1-10, led by ACP Corneille Murigo.
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