Police inspector arrested for trying to help four prisoners escape after receiving bribe
EACC detectives arrest Ruai police inspector, OCS Duncan Otieng after receiving a bribe to release four prisoners
EACC detectives arrest Ruai police inspector, OCS Duncan Otieng after receiving a bribe to release four prisoners.
The OCS was duped into collecting the money, and as a result, he fell into the hands of the anti-corruption authority, according to a statement released by EACC.
To help the revelers who had been arrested earlier for being intoxicated and unruly, Otieng had demanded to be given Ksh 3,000.
“Police officers from EACC Nairobi arrested the OCS on the allegation that he had received Ksh3,000 treated money in order to secure the release of four prisoners who were arrested on Friday, November 3,” a police statement read in part.
Police claim that the OCS was apprehended before he could help with the release of the prisoners.
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Despite their prior attempts to elude justice, the four inmates would now confront the rule of law, the EACC assured the public.
“They are in custody and awaiting to be arraigned in court on Monday, November 6,” it was revealed noting that they could not have been prosecuted over the weekend.
The OCS who was taken to EACC headquarters, in Nairobi will also face charges of extorting bribes.
Earlier reports that were not confirmed by the police had indicated that the officer had demanded Ksh5,000 from prisoners.
In total, it had been reported that the OCS collected Ksh25,000 with the promise that he would facilitate the release of the revelers.
Should the officer be found guilty of bribery, upon conviction he will be liable to a fine of up to Ksh5 million or sentenced to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years, or both.
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