Police arrest, name cops filmed taking bribes

By Staff Reporter

Police have arrested and further identified two female officers who were caught in a viral social media video taking bribes from some suspects in the Harare city centre recently.

In a statement, police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the video image shows the two officers “clearly” taking bribes.

“Reference is made to a video which went viral on social media in which a female police officer is clearly seen accepting bribes from suspects while sitting on a plastic chair at Parkade Rank at the corner of Nelson Mandela Street and Rezende Street in Harare Central Business District,” Nyathi said.

“The Zimbabwe Republic Police informs the public that Constable Mupandira and Constable Chirengendure have been arrested. They are facing both disciplinary and criminal charges.

“The Commissioner-General of Police does not condone corruption by any police officer and will ensure that the law takes its course without fear or favour.”