ZRP Distances Itself from Madhuku Attack

Professor Lovemore Madhuku

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a statement distancing itself from an alleged attack on Professor Lovemore Madhuku and members of his team.

In a press release signed by Commissioner Paul Nyathi, police said they were not involved in the reported incident.

“The Zimbabwe Republic Police has noted reports of an alleged attack on Professor Lovemore Madhuku and members of his team. For the record, the police were not involved in the alleged incident,” the statement read.

Meeting Not Sanctioned

According to the ZRP, Professor Madhuku and his team had notified the relevant regulating authority of their intention to hold a meeting.

However, upon reviewing the notification, the authority reportedly identified irregularities and engaged the convener of the National Constitutional Assembly (NCA). The convener was subsequently advised that the meeting had not been sanctioned. Police said that as a result, no officers were deployed to oversee or monitor the meeting.

Police Seek Clarity

Commissioner Nyathi said the police are keen to establish what transpired.

“The Zimbabwe Republic Police is keen to know what actually transpired on the alleged attack on Professor Lovemore Madhuku and his team,” he said.

The development comes amid heightened public interest over the circumstances surrounding the alleged incident, with authorities indicating they are seeking further clarity.

ZRP statement on Lovemore Madhuku attack