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“As of 15 August this year, 21 police officers are on suspension for cases that involve soliciting for bribes, especially at road blocks. The move came after the realisation that corruption is the country’s number one enemy and the police are not spared,” he said.
Insp Chigome, however, could not disclose the number of those dismissed, citing security reasons.
The cops, he said, would be brought before a disciplinary hearing. After the hearings, the board of suitability will make its judgment.
“When suspended, the officers will not carry out normal police duties until the board of suitability decides on whether one should remain or be mustered from the force.
“Some are even held in police detention barracks. So we are saying officers found partaking in these criminal activities are doing it at their own peril and risk losing their jobs,” he said.
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