inspekta

How to say it

Meaning

A police officer of the rank of inspector, and more generally an official who checks that rules are followed.

Good to know

M/wa agreement: inspekta huyu, plural mainspekta. Common as a title before a name: Inspekta Hassan. Inspekta Jenerali wa Polisi (IGP) is the head of the police force.

Examples

• Inspekta wa polisi aliongoza uchunguzi wa wizi huo.The police inspector led the investigation into the theft.
• Shahidi wa tatu alikuwa Inspekta Juma wa kituo cha kati.The third witness was Inspector Juma of the central station.
• Inspekta Jenerali wa Polisi amezungumza na wanahabari.The Inspector General of Police has spoken to the press.

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