ZRP Assistant Inspector Arrested Over Viral “Treasonous” Social Media Videos

A police officer, Assistant Inspector Simbarashe Mandizvidza, who went viral for allegedly posting treasonous videos and statements on social media, has been arrested.

Mandizvidza declared he was “taking charge of the ZRP with immediate effect” and ordered Chinese nationals to leave the country.

He now faces both disciplinary and criminal charges.

In a statement, Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi distanced the force from Mandizvidza’s remarks, describing him as a rogue officer. Said Comm. Nyathi:

“The Zimbabwe Republic Police categorically disassociates itself from the treasonous social media videos and statements issued by a rogue policeman, Assistant Inspector Simbarashe Mandizvidza, recently.

“The errant member has since been arrested and is now facing both disciplinary charges under the Police Act [Chapter 11:10] and criminal proceedings.

“The Commissioner- General of Police Stephen Mutamba assures the public that the Zimbabwe Republic Police will continue serving the people of Zimbabwe and the country ‘s leadership in line with the tenets of the police’s constitutional mandate.”