STORY BY JEREMIAH GORA
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of two (02) notorious officers Sergeant Chifamba and Constable Gunzva for taking bribes from motorists at Mabvuku turn off, Harare.
ZRP Spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi issued an official statement announcing the arrest.
“Reference is made to viral social media post which clearly showed two police officers on a Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) motorbike taking bribes from pirate kombis, taxis and unregistered public service vehicles along Harare-Mutare Road, Mabvuku turn off.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police informs the public that Sergeant Chifamba and Constable Gunzva have been arrested and are now in detention. They are facing both disciplinary and criminal charges,” said Commissioner Nyathi.
Commissioner Paul Nyathi has further emphasized that the two officers in question have demonstrated unacceptable behavior, rendering them unfit for service.
“These are bad apple apples who do not deserve to be serving in the Police Service.
“The Commissioner General of Police does not condone corruption by any police officer and will ensure that the law takes its course without fear or favor,” he said.
Police in Zimbabwe are known for soliciting bribes from motorists, a move popularly known as ‘Golden handshakes’.
Unroadworthy vehicles, often allowed to operate despite their hazardous condition due to corrupt practices such as bribery, are a major contributing factor to the alarming rate of road traffic accidents in the country.
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