Two Police officers arrested for soliciting a bribe

Sep 14, 2017

Cadet Officers Solomon Mugume and Raphael Kizza are alleged to have solicited a bribe of sh800, 000 from a South Sudanese in order to release a stolen motor vehicle.

Two police officers attached to Interpol police at Vurra customs in Arua district have been arrested for soliciting a bribe.

Cadet Officers Solomon Mugume and Raphael Kizza are alleged to have solicited a bribe of sh800, 000 from a South Sudanese in order to release  a stolen motor vehicle.

Evans Vuata, the regional commandant in charge of Professional Standards Unit West Nile confirmed the arrest of the two officers. He said they were arrested yesterday and detained at Arua Police station as investigations continue.

He said the two officers who are still under police custody will be investigated and appropriate action will be taken against them.

"As Uganda Police, we will fight corruption within the force," he said.

 

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