By Fred Kiva
Police in Kajjansi have arrested two suspects for allegedly bribing a police officer.
The two men have been identified as Richard Walugembe and Remogio Baale. They are currently detained at Kajjansi Police Station. Deputy Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire says the duo was arrested as they bribed an unnamed officer at Kajjansi police station, to release to them an impounded car reg. No UAT 924D.
“According to the investigating officer, who is at the same time the victim in this crime, Kajjansi Police Station impounded a motor vehicle registration number UAT 924D, which was allegedly robbing members of the public and investigations were ongoing into the matter. The two suspects decided to bribe the police officer to release it and they were caught in action while handing over the bribe to the police officer,” Owoyesigyire explained, though he did not reveal how much the officer was being given in bribe.
The Deputy KMP Spokesperson however, went ahead to commend the officer for being professional. “We want to thank our officer for being professional and for reporting such an act,” he said adding that investigations into the matter are still ongoing.
