Corruption by the police disturbing

Police, due to the nature of their job are expected to put on a human face, shun corruption and lead by example but findings by the Anti-Corruption Trust (ACT) of Southern Africa of worsening levels of corruption within the rank and file of the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) make sad reading.

Coupled with observations by the people in their day-to-day engagement with the police, the report did not come as a surprise as it confirmed what was already in the public domain.

According to the report, corruption by ZRP traffic officers was said to be worsening to the extent that culprits were shamelessly demanding bribes in public.

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