By Ollus Ndomu
A recent report by Afrobarometer has revealed that Liberia leads the list of African countries with the highest rates of police bribery. The report highlights Nigeria as the second-ranking country, followed by Sierra Leone, Uganda, and Congo-Brazzaville rounding up the top five positions.
The findings also include Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Kenya, and Gabon, in respective order, as part of the top 10 African nations grappling with significant levels of police corruption.
While the results may raise eyebrows, shedding light on the prevalence of bribery within law enforcement across the continent, they also prompt reflection on individual countries’ situations.
Citizens may find themselves pondering whether their country should be included in the list and examining the state of police integrity within their own borders.
The report serves as a call to action for governments, law enforcement agencies, and civil society to address and combat police corruption effectively, ensuring the protection of citizens’ rights and the promotion of accountability and transparency within the criminal justice system.
