Police Deny Claims of Assault on Tendai Biti’s Driver

The Zimbabwe Republic Police has dismissed reports that the driver of opposition politician Tendai Biti was assaulted at his offices saying officers at the scene did not witness any such incident. He said officers had been deployed at the premises from the morning to maintain law and order. “For the record, the Zimbabwe Republic Police deployed police officers at Tendai Biti’s offices since morning for the maintenance of law and order,” he said.

According to the police, Biti and his driver later left the offices without incident. “Tendai Biti and his driver left the premises between 1100 hours and 1200 hours with Tendai Biti cordially engaging and discussing with a police officer (Inspector) without any hassles or clashes,” Commissioner Nyathi said. Police officers present at the scene, he added, did not witness any assault. “The police officers at the scene did not see or witness anyone beating or assault on Tendai Biti’s driver,” he said.