The pass-out ceremony was held at the Canine Brigade headquarters in Masoro, Gasabo District and presided over by Commissioner for Training in Rwanda National Police (RNP), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Barthelemy Rugwizangoga.

At least 11 new sniffer dogs were also trained in detecting explosives and narcotic drugs.

ACP Rugwizangoga said that the training is part of the RNP capacity building programmes particularly to equip dog handlers with the required standard skills and knowledge.

"This course is in line with capacity building for K9 brigade to be able to safe guard our country. Training is one of priorities of the RNP to ensure that the force is always ahead of criminals," ACP Rugwizangoga said.

He thanked the trainers and challenged the trainees to live to the expectations to drive the RNP ambition towards sustainable security.

The two-week training covered key areas such as; vehicle search, luggage search, scent wall and open area search, among others.

Representatives from RNP leadership, trainers and trainees in a group photo.