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The beginning of this week saw the birth of a new operation- OPERATION SUNGAIMAPURISA- at Harare by the Zimbabwe Republic police.The move is an initiative to curb corruption by arresting all the corrupt officers such as those who accept bribes and are into illegal trades as proclaimed by the laws and regulations of Zimbabwe.
At first glance we all think this is like a good move if not the best but get a good eye at the context of this and tell me if you think it really is going to work.First as much as we may blame the police for taking bribes but we cannot expect them to stop with such a low salary that can hardly cover their basic needs as identified by Abraham Mas low.The economic situation in our country will continue to flower corruption within police so honestly that operation is not likely to help that much.Take note that we have been experiencing the massive corruption since the 2008s when the Zimbabwe economic situation was at its peak, where we at from hand to mouth the little that we could get our claws on.It is in this context that l wonder how they will stop if they still need that 'blood money' to carter for their needs and families.
Secondly consider this, do you really think that for corruption to manifest that much it is only mere policemen that are behind it?I think not. To run something illegal means having connections and building steps that even if there is no way out for you, you can not fall alone.What l am trying to say is that the policeman alone can not be behind this corruption, there are people in senior positions helping them to do it. Bribes are not the only;y form of corruption in our Zimbabwean police officers but there are others issues to.Believe it or not l do not think that they are willing to be exposed and lose their dignity.As a matter of fact they will help cover the tracks.
Do not get me wrong there are few policemen who are corrupt on their own and will be caught but beyond that...lets face it we fighting a loosing battle.But all hope is not lost we still have the true sons and daughters of Zimbabwe who stand for what they believe in. Just three days ago about twelve corrupt officers were arrested in connection with soliciting bribes. I just hope the spirit goes up before the virus corruption in the police gets stronger
I think corruption starts in the government, I mean cabinet ministers and goes to security chiefs going down to the least ranked police officer. We can make loud calls about corrupt police officers but the equation is too long. Its a serious disease, AIDS isingarapiki.
ReplyDeleteCorruption is a symptom and not a disease but as long as it is now institutionalized it will be very difficult nay impossible to eradicate it.
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