NAIROBI, Kenya- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested two traffic police officers attached to the Diani Traffic Base for allegedly soliciting bribes from motorists along the Likoni-Lungalunga road.
The arrests follow a recent investigation by the commission after receiving multiple complaints from motorists and members of the public regarding widespread extortion by traffic officers in the area.
According to the EACC, the officers were demanding bribes without conducting any vehicle inspections or enforcing traffic regulations.
EACC ARRESTS TWO TRAFFIC POLICE OFFICERS ALONG LIKONI- LUNGALUNGA ROAD FOR BRIBERYThe Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has today arrested two traffic police officers attached to the Diani Traffic Base for allegedly demanding bribes from motorists along the
Those apprehended are Police Constable Agnes Longoet and Police Constable Alphanus Anayo. They have been taken to the EACC Lower Coast Regional Office in Mombasa for statement recording and further processing.
The commission said the operation is part of its ongoing crackdown on bribery on major roads, particularly during the festive season.
The EACC is intensifying intelligence gathering and surveillance targeting public service sectors prone to corruption, in a bid to deter officials from engaging in bribery.
Motorists and members of the public have been urged to report any instances of bribery to help authorities root out corrupt practices.
