The Zambia Police Command has suspended the four traffic police officers from Matero Police Station who were caught engaging in corrupt activities after they mounted a road block along Mungwi Road in Lusaka yesterday.

The officers have been identified as Sargent Laban Bwalya, Sargent Charity Zuze, Constable Moses Chiinga and Constable Chibesa Mukeya.

And Inspector General of Police Kakoma Kanganja says the suspension of the four officers should serve as a warning to all other officers in the system and that his command will not support any corrupt activities among police officers.

Mr. Kanganja says any misconduct involving police officers will not be taken lightly but will ensure that all those involved are dealt with in accordance with the law.

He says being a law enforcement agency, Police Officers are expected to be above board and are mandated to enforce the law with dignity.

He adds that he will ensure that punitive action is taken against the officers involved and any other officer that will be found wanting.

The Police Chief states that in order to address Corruption allegations against Police Officers, his command has introduced a Direct Deposit System where fees and fines on all contraventions are to be directly deposited in Bank accounts.

He explains that this system has been rolled out to Lusaka, Central and Copperbelt Provinces and will soon be rolled out to other parts of the country.