50 Namibians Arrested in Zimbabwe’s Military Camps For Plotting Against President Mnangagwa?: ZRP Speaks

50 Namibians Arrested in Zimbabwe’s Military Camps?: ZRP Speaks

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has moved to set the record straight regarding a statement that had been circulating, purportedly issued by their spokesperson, Assistant Paul Nyathi.

The statement had claimed the arrest of 50 Namibian nationals in Zimbabwe military camps for alleged subversive activities.

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Zimbabwe Police Debunk Viral Claim of 50 Namibians Arrested in Military Camps

In a statement, the ZRP dismissed the social media post and purported media story as false. They explained that upon reviewing the original statement, they reached out to Police Commanders and Provinces to verify the information. Their investigations revealed that no such arrests had actually occurred in the country.

“The Zimbabwe Republic Police dismisses a social media post and purported media story attributed to the Police alleging that 50 Namibians have been arrested in Zimbabwe military camps for subversive activities. Checks with relevant Police Commanders and Provinces have revealed that no such occurrence has been noted in the country. The fake and false statement is dismissed with the contempt it deserves,” part of the statement reads.

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Other Reasons Why the Statement Is Fake

ZRP spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, stated that the purported press statement did not conform to the standard format and procedures of the Zimbabwe Republic Police. He emphasized that the fake statement was crafted in a manner inconsistent with their established practices.

“The purported press statement is crafted in a manner not conforming to Zimbabwe Republic Police standards or format,” the statement further reads.

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Investigation Launched To Arrest Fake Statement’s Writer(s)

Nyathi also mentioned that the ZRP is aware of the intentions behind the fake statement, which seems to aim at damaging Zimbabwe’s relations with its neighbours. An investigation has been launched to identify and prosecute those responsible for creating the false statement.

“The Zimbabwe Republic Police is fully aware of the intentions and motive of the criminals or unruly elements. Investigations will certainly be intensified to account for the criminals who are obviously trying to disturb the peaceful environment obtaining in the country and in the process sent false information to the country’s neighbours,” the statement concluded.

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