𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗮𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁

Two Zimbabwe Republic Police officers, Paul Matambo (36) and Evidence Jarahwenya (37), appeared in court facing allegations of misconduct after reportedly releasing a suspect without following official procedures. Both are stationed at Highlands Police Station.

The incident dates back to 23 January 2026, when the officers responded to a reported assault at 33 Vernon Avenue, Athlone, Greendale, filed by Moore Shoko. The suspect, Chinese national Zishan Zhang, was handcuffed and statements were recorded from him and Xiaomei Xu, as well as the complainant.

Prosecutors allege the officers failed to record the matter in the Reports Received Book (RRB), did not obtain proper authority, and released Zhang, who later fled Zimbabwe and is believed to be hiding in Botswana. Court papers claim Matambo attempted to cover up the incident by entering a misleading RRB report and that statements were later altered.

The actions are said to contravene the officers’ duties, and the case highlights issues of accountability and procedure within the police force.

Source: 263Chat