TWO traffic police officers have been arrested for allegedly taking bribes from commuter bus staff in Dar es Salaam.
The arrest comes after a video circulated on social media, showing two traffic officers accepting what look like money from bus drivers and conductors who they stopped.
Jumanne Muliro, Dar es Salaam Special Police Zone Commander, confirmed the arrest of the officers: Corporal John and WP Corporal Mgisi, who he said were in custody.
Muliro stated that discipline was being enforced against the officers while they await further legal proceedings. He condemned their actions, which he described as a violation of police code of conduct and a blow to the reputation of the police force.
“These officers are in custody, and strict disciplinary measures are underway. Charges have been filed,” Muliro said.
He assured the public that the police force would continue to take firm action against any conduct that breaches police ethics.
In a separate case, Muliro also announced the arrest of Abdulkarim Sharif (43), a domestic worker and traditional healer resident of Kimara Baruti, who is suspected to have kidnapped two children, aged five and four, residents of Tandika in Dar es Salaam.
The children have been located, examined at a hospital, and are in good health. They have since been safely reunited with their parents.
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