Eacc detectives arrest police officer taking bribe
A Police officer based in Western Kenya has been arrested by the anti-graft agency, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission for allegedly receiving a bribe from a motorist.
Corporal Joshua Ouma Odour, based in Mumias Police Station in Kakamega county, was apprehended following a complaint from a motorist that he demanded and was given a bribe in order to release a release a motor vehicle which had been detained at the station.
The said vehicle was detained on allegations that the license plate was not clearly visible.
The officer was escorted to Eacc Bungoma office where he was processed and later booked at Bungoma Police station where he is currently detained pending further action.
The commission received the complaint and immediately commenced investigations which culminated into the arrest of the suspect officer force no. 82192 while receiving the bribe.
Eacc urged public officials recognise that they hold their respective offices in public trust and as such, they should always use the privilege and opportunity of holding public office to serve the public with diligence and honesty.
The commission said it is not only criminal but also immoral for a public official to expect, solicit or demand bribes from citizens, for whatever reason.
