Rwanda National Police (RNP) has issued fresh stern warning against drivers, who violate traffic rules and try to bribe Police officers as a means to escape penalties.

The warning follows three separate incidents on Saturday when three drivers attempted to offer bribes to Police officers, which led to their arrest.

All suspected bribery cases happened in Rwamagana District.

One of the suspects attempted to offer a bribe of Rwf5, 000 after he was found using an expired mechanical inspection certificate while another one, who tried to offer a bribe of Rwf20, 000 had been found without a cattle transport authorisation, normally issued by a local leader in the sector where the cows originate.

The third suspect, a truck driver was arrested for allegedly attempting to give a bribe of $10 to a Police officer to avoid being penalised for over speeding.

Truck drivers have been blamed for playing a big part in the spate of fatal accidents in the country, mainly due to speeding.

All suspects are currently detained at Kigabiro Police station as investigations continue.

Inspector of Police Emmanuel Kayigi, the Police spokesperson for the Eastern Province, warned that there will be "no mercy for anyone who tries to offer a bribe or corrupt anyone as means to acquire illegal services or correct the wrong with a wrong.”

"We have said this time and again… corruption or bribery is unacceptable either in the country. Fighting it at all levels is among the police priorities,” IP Kayigi said.

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