Traffic police officer arrested for soliciting bribe from motorist

Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Thursday arrested a traffic police officer for allegedly demanding a bribe from a motorist whose vehicle he had impounded.

He allegedly solicited the bribe to 'facilitate' the vehicle's release.

The complainant however reported the matter to EACC after refusing to give in to Naibei's demands.

EACC detectives later arrested the suspect, who faces bribery charges, before detaining him at Kilimani Police Station pending further processing at the Commission on Friday.

Confirming the arrest, EACC Spokesperson Eric Ngumbi said that the Commission is enhancing surveillance on highways across the country during this holiday season to enforce anti-corruption laws.

"The Commission notes that some motorists deliberately violate traffic laws and then seek to bribe their way of law enforcement actions. In this regard, motorists are advised to comply with all traffic laws and report any suspected incidents of corruption to EACC for action," said Ngumbi on Friday.

"The Commission will continue to work closely with the Inspector General of Police and other Government Offices in taming the menace of traffic corruption which not only affects motorists but hurts the country’s image."