Two Tanzanian police officers may not have thought that a photo showing them kissing while dressed in their work uniform would end their careers. The photo that was widely shared on social media sparked hot discussion among indignant residents of the country.
As it was discovered later the image was uploaded to the internet by a....
third officer, who also took the photo, and drawn to the attention of the authorities at the Kagera police force, north west Tanzania. Besidea, the officer behind the camera also was dismissed over the incident.
The unusual story was meticulously covered by local media causing different kinds of reactions. Some people expressed their dismay while others said that the punishment for the police officers is disproportionate and should have been more lenient.
Explaining the situation and stepts taken Henry Mwaibambe, the regional police commander, said, “We followed all disciplinary procedures to make sure that they were given a chance to defend themselves.
The officer looking at the case was convinced there was compelling evidence against them, and that they had breached police code of conduct. That’s why they lost their jobs.”
It will be recalled that Last year Tanzania’s police force was ranked the most corrupt in the east African community, according to the East Africa Bribery Index (EABI).
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