2 Police Officers Arrested in Targeted Bribery Surveillance Operation

EACC has arrested two traffic police officers over allegations of extorting money from motorists along the Maua-Makutano Road in Meru County.

In a statement on Friday, October 16, the Commission said the arrests followed a targeted surveillance operation to investigate alleged bribery involving traffic officers operating along the road.

The suspects were identified as Senior Sergeant Robert Kibet Busienei and Police Constable Janet Rose Makena. They were arrested on Friday, October 16, following the surveillance operation.

During the operation, investigators recovered cash from the officers and impounded a vehicle that was parked beside the road.

"During the operation, EACC officers recovered Ksh23,000 in various denominations, from the two officers, and impounded a motor vehicle Toyota Fielder registration number KDC 873T, which was parked besides the road," the statement added.

Source: Nairobi Leo