Bribe-seeking cop nabbed

A ZIMBABWE Republic Police constable has been arrested for criminal abuse of office after taking a bribe from a commuter omnibus in which members of a regional anti-corruption body were passengers.

According to a police internal memo, Personal Dzuramera (41) on September 21 stopped a commuter omnibus along the Harare-Marondera Road as part of a road traffic blitz.

Dzuramera demanded US$30 as fine only to later settle for a US$10 bribe.

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