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Sinokubonga Nkala [email protected]

A KOMBI driver and conductor have been arrested for bribery after a viral video exposed corrupt activities along the Harare-Mutare Road.
Tinashe Madzima (31) and a conductor Ishamel Gonyora were arrested at George Shopping Centre in Ruwa on 6 November 2024 after being identified in a viral video offering bribes to police officers.
In a Press Statement national police spokesperson commissioner Paul Nyathi said: “The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of a kombi driver, Tinashe Madzima (31) and a conductor, Ishamel Gonyora at George Shopping Centre, Ruwa, on 06th November 2024 for bribery. The two were arrested after being identified in the viral video offering bribes to the police officers. Subsequently, the Police impounded two Toyota Hiace kombis, registration numbers ABZ 1395 and ABZ 8264 in connection with the incident.

“Investigations by the Police revealed that Tinashe Madzima was driving a Toyota Hiace kombi, registration number ABZ 1395 and was captured in the video approaching a police officer to offer a bribe. Meanwhile, Ishamel Gonyora, the conductor of a kombi ABZ 8264, was also seen offering a bribe to the police officers. The police are pursuing other suspects who are implicated in this incident.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police urges motorists to refrain from offering bribes to police officers as swift action will be taken against them for justice to prevail. The public is implored to report incidents of bribery or corruption on National Complaints Desk number (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp on 0712 800 197 or report at any nearest Police Station.”