IG bans Traffic police from carrying Firearms.
Through a notice written by Deputy Inspector General of Police, Mirriam Muli to all commandants of traffic police, IG bans Traffic police from carrying Firearms and the order will take effect from the beginning of December 1, 2023.
The Deputy IG cited the recent misuse of firearms by traffic officers with a series of incidents of traffic officers using rifles to engage in misconduct.
Part of the notice read,”It has been noted with great concern that officers actively engaging in traffic duties are armed. This has resulted in the misuse of firearms by the officers.”
Speaking to the media, Resila a police spokesperson stated that traffic commanders were directed to ensure that their officers comply with the directive.
This comes a day after a traffic officer opened fire at Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives to escape arrest.
Addressing the issue was Ethics and Anti- corruption commission, CEO Twalib who stated that the armed traffic officer managed to escape however they arrested three others.
EACC CEO Twalib stated,”Our position as EACC, in coordination with the Inspector General, is that traffic police officers should never be armed unless it is extremely necessary.”
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