ZRP denies involvement in alleged attack on 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, the police clarified that 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 reads.According to the ZRP, Professor Madhuku and his team had previously notified the relevant regulating authority of their intention to hold a meeting. However, upon reviewing the notification, the authority reportedly identified certain irregularities and engaged the convener of the National Constitutional Assembly.

The convener was subsequently advised that the meeting had not been sanctioned.The police further stated that, as a result, no officers were deployed to oversee or monitor the meeting in question.”The Zimbabwe Republic Police is keen to know what actually transpired on the alleged attack on Professor Lovemore Madhuku and his team,” Commissioner Nyathi said.The development comes amid growing public interest surrounding the circumstances of the alleged attack, with authorities indicating they are seeking clarity on the matter. More on:#ZRP,#Madhuku,#AttackJoin the discussionLoading comments…Enable JavaScript to view comments. Join the discussionLoading comments…Enable JavaScript to view comments.