{{Three drivers were arrested separately by Police in Rwamagana district for allegedly attempting to bribe officers who were on duty along Rwamagana-Kigali highway, after they were found violating traffic regulations.}}
The suspects are identified as Olivier Majyambere, Ernest Habyarimana and Jean Bosco Ndikumana.
The trio had been found without driving licence, their vehicles not insured and had no mechanical inspection certificate.
The suspects tried to offer a bribe of between Rwf2, 000 and Rwf5, 000 to bail
The suspects are among the five drivers who were found driving without a licence and vehicles had no insurance.
Also intercepted are six motorcycles which also had no legal documents like insurance, owners lacked licence and were not wearing helmet.
The Rwamagana district Police Commander, Supt. Richard Rubagumya said this was an operation conducted to crackdown on road traffic offenders, especially those operating in remote parts of the district.
He warned drivers against violating traffic rules and trying to bribe police officers to continue with committing traffic offences.
He also disclosed that they intend to conduct road safety awareness among road users, especially drivers.
RNP
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