Simon Mutwarangabo, executive secretary of Bigogwe sector in Nyabihu district called upon road users to be careful while using the road to prevent road accidents.
Apart from reckless drivers, Simon Mutwarangabo said that most road accidents in Bigogwe sector are caused by over speeding.
He added that some residents are not used to using roads for instance people from Gishwati hills, revealing they use the road in ways that can cause accidents.
Mutwarangabo cited old men that put walking sticks across their backs posing danger in case a vehicle knocks the side that’s in the road. This is because the stick owner might fall down in the road and die as a result.
Some residents in Bigogwe sector confirmed that most accidents are caused by residents’ recklessness while using the road, saying sensitization is going on to curb road accidents.
Francois Xavier Turabumukiza, a village leader said that residents are being sensitised on proper use of the road to prevent accidents.
“We sensitise residents on walking on the roadside where they see vehicles as they come. This makes it easy to run away or prevent an accident in case it happens,” he added.
Damien Rutajoga, a resident of Kariyeri village in Bigogwe sector says that drivers play a big role in causing road accidents due to over speeding.
“Sometimes the vehicle goes off the road and hit people on the road sides. Drivers need to be taught to be more careful on the road,” he advised.
Nyabihu is among the districts with high rate of road accidents according to the executive secretary of Bigogwe sector.
Though road accidents are high in Nyabihu district, traffic Police were commended for improved services which contributed to the ranking the Rwanda national police as the best in Africa trusted by the citizens.
The latest World Economic Forum ranked Rwanda the best in Africa and 21 globally where citizens trust and rely on Police services with 5.8 out of 7 on the Global Competitive Index.
In the domain of security, Rwanda remains the most secure country in Africa with 6.0 and 10th on the globe, followed by Mauritius with 5.5, (30th) and The Gambia with 5.3 (38th).
The report also ranked Rwanda first in Africa with the least incidences of crime and violence that impose costs on businesses.
