Security minister warns police officer against soliciting bribes

Internal security minister Mohamed Abukar Islow has told  police officer they will be accountable for their actions warning them against soliciting bribes from the public.

Islow said the police must act professionally and treat people respectfully especially during operations and road closures.

“You should know that you will be held accountable. We will visit all police stations and ensure all officers work within the law,” said Islow. The new minister told the officers to desist from taking bribes from the public noting, ‘members of the public should run to you for help and not run away from you’.

There have been accusations from the public against police officers demanding bribes from road users especially from the public transport vehicles.

Public transport drivers in Lower Shabelle and Bay regions told Goobjoog News Monday they were now forced to use alternative but dangerous routes to avoid being forced to pay bribes by soldiers manning road blocks in the regions.