
Police in Tanzania confronted a bus driver accused of dangerous overtaking, with an officer heard saying "Sitaki mchezo barabarani" (I don't want games on the road), according to Tuko. The officers reportedly demanded a public apology from the driver over the reckless manoeuvre. A video of the confrontation went viral online, drawing attention to issues of accountability and road safety in the country.
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