As the 44th Ordinary Session of the SADC Heads of State and Government Summit gets underway, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is reassuring the nation of a calm and secure environment.
In a recent update shared on their social media platforms, the ZRP has encouraged citizens to continue with their daily activities without any concerns about safety.
The police addressed the circulation of false rumors on social media suggesting that there had been a road traffic accident involving an escort motorbike or clashes between the police and the public in Harare.
The ZRP has firmly dismissed these claims and urged caution against spreading such misinformation.
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They have made it clear that legal action will be taken against those responsible for disseminating false news.
Commissioner Paul Nyathi emphasized that the law will be applied impartially as investigations into the rumors proceed. Here is the full statement from the Zimbabwe Republic Police:
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police informs the nation that as the 44th Ordinary Session of the SADC Heads of State and Government Summit proceeds, the security situation is peaceful. The public should feel free to conduct their day-to-day socio-economic activities. The Zimbabwe Republic Police dismisses social media postings alleging that there has been a road traffic accident involving an escort motorbike or a clash between the Police and the public in Harare. The Police warn those using social media platforms to spread false or fake news that the law will take its course without fear or favor as investigations unfold.”
