Two people including an employee of Rwanda Energy Group (REG) have been arrested following a failed attempt to illegally sell a cash power meter.

Damascene Nsabimana, 35, a technician at REG, was arrested in Kicukiro District, Kigarama Sector, while receiving Rwf155, 000 from a client who had asked for a new cash power meter.

The client, Hope Cyamasire, who sought for a cash power meter for her carpentry in Gikondo, was also immediately arrested.

The duo was arrested red-handed on Wednesday and are both currently held at Gikondo Police Station pending further investigations.

Police is also looking for another employee of REG who is believed to be the mastermind of the illegal dealings.The Police Spokesperson for Central Region, Superintendent Modeste Mbabazi, noted that such arrests should send a strong warning to those intending to do the same.

"Bribery is an act that undermines development and every Rwandan resident is advised to fight against such acts. It is always better to seek or offer services through the legal channels – and those who are not satisfied with specific services, should officially address the matter to the service providers rather than be tempted to offer bribes,” he said.

"Service providers should also be professional at all times and fight against bribery and corruption tendencies.

Being professional is not only good for the institutions but also good for the employees, who are required to build a distinguished level of trust and accountability towards those they provide services.”

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