Rwanda National Police (RNP), on Friday, gained 1,354 new members among its ranks, after they completed the 'Basic Police Course' at the Police Training School (PTS) Gishari in Rwamagana District.

The Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Johnson Busingye presided over the pass-out ceremony of the 16th Basic Police Course intake and all graduands were awarded the rank of Police Constable.

Minister Busingye formally welcomed the new Police officers into the RNP family.

"Training is the foundation of professionalism and a determinant for quality services expected from every trained Police officer to implement what they were trained to do," Minister Busingye said.

"This requires Police officers to exhibit exemplary service in compliance with the law and supplement the government development agenda so as to create the same culture among all Rwandans," Minister Busingye said.