Nine traffic police officers from the National Police Service (NPS) have been arrested over the festive season in connection with corruption.

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) confirmed on Thursday, January 2, that it has arrested a total the nine officers over alleged extortion of motorists during the Christmas period.

According to EACC, the nine police officers were arrested in Nakuru, Kajiado, and Kisii counties following traps set by the agency.

EACC has been on the radar of traffic police officers following public outcries of extortion.