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Africa-Press<\/a> – Uganda<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Police say one of their drivers identified as Sgt Christopher Opio, has been taken into custody for alleged misuse of a police van, after he reportedly diverted it for his personal duties.<\/p>\n

The driver was captured on a video which went viral on social media, transporting passengers to Kampala, against the new Presidential guidelines and Ministry of Health SOPs, police spokesperson Fred Enanga said.<\/p>\n

“As police, we strongly condemn the actions of our driver which serve to undermine our enforcement efforts in the fight against Covid-19 in the country. The shameful act is also in direct contrast with our fleet management protocols, where all police drivers are as a must directed to park their vehicles at their work stations,” he said.<\/p>\n

CP Enanga also said the errant driver who is attached to the public relations department, did not adhere to the force’s instructions.<\/p>\n

“We want to thank the public for recording and sharing the video on such acts of gross misconduct by officers. The UPF is a disciplined force which does not condone any misuse of its fleet- moreso during a critical period of the pandemic. A good percentage of our fleet including buses, lorries, vans and motorcycles are redirected towards the enforcement of the anti-covid 19 measures,” he added.<\/p>\n

He said the driver was tracked down and arrested in Kole District, enroute to his home District in Alebtong.<\/p>\n

“He is being charged with scandalous behaviour, which attracts a dismissal, disobedience of lawful orders and acting negligently in a manner likely to spread the virus,” he added.<\/p>\n

VIDEO: @PoliceUg say they have arrested their driver, Sgt Christopher Opio for misuse of a police van, after he diverted it for his personal duties.The driver was filmed using the van to conduct taxi business following ban on public transport? Courtesy #MonitorUpdates pic.twitter.com\/QrjlCjWuTm<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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