ZRP Denies Involvement in Alleged Attack on Lovemore Madhuku
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has dismissed reports linking its officers to the alleged attack on Professor Lovemore Madhuku and members of his team, clarifying that no police personnel were deployed to the meeting in question.
In a statement issued on 1 March 2026, police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said the law enforcement agency was not involved in the reported incident.
According to Commissioner Nyathi, Professor Madhuku and his team had notified the relevant regulating authority of their intention to hold a meeting.
However, upon reviewing the notification, the regulating authority reportedly identified certain irregularities and subsequently advised the convener that the meeting had not been sanctioned.
“As such, no police personnel were deployed to oversee or monitor the meeting in question,” said Commissioner Nyathi.
The police further indicated that they are keen to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged attack.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police is keen to know what actually transpired regarding the alleged attack on Professor Lovemore Madhuku and his team,” read part of the statement.
The ZRP reiterated that it had no involvement in the matter and emphasized that it was not present at the gathering as the event had not received the necessary approval from the relevant authorities.
