Zimbabwe police accused of extorting citizens over stolen property

A Zimbabwean citizen has accused police officers of demanding money before they would attend to a stolen-property case, ZimEye reports. The allegation adds to a growing pattern of extortion complaints against the Zimbabwe Republic Police. The force has denied systemic corruption. Human rights groups are calling for independent oversight. The extortion claims erode public trust in law enforcement and highlight the impunity enjoyed by officers in a cash-strapped state.