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Policeman shown on Sky News arrested
29 Jan 2019 at 21:02hrs | Views
A member of the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has been arrested for misconduct after he was shown in a video broadcast on Sky News assaulting a civilian.
Following the video broadcast, President Emmerson Mnangagwa expressed dismay and called for the law to take its course, and two day later, the culprit has been apprehended.
In a statement, ZRP Chief Spokesperson, Commissioner Charity Charamba said the rogue police officer is Constable Makumire, Force Number 066913F, who is already on suspension and on bail for four counts of theft.
"Number 066913F Constable Makumire was suspended from performing active police duties in September 2018 and is on bail for contravening section 113 of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act, Chgapter 9:23 'Theft' (four counts). ZRP Harare Central Crime Register 2632 – 5/09/18 and Rotten Row Court Record Book Number 11418/19 refer," she said.
Constable Makumire is seen in the video clad in civilian attire with a satchel strapped on his back assaulting a civilian.
"The member was not on official duty during the time of the offence as he is on suspension. He has since been arrested and is assisting the police with investigations into the current case…..Investigations are widening to account for the remaining members of the security services captured in the video," Commissioner Charamba added.
Commissioner Charamba also said security services have always emphasized that bogus and rogue elements are responsible for the lawlessness which are tarnishing the good standing of security services.
She appealed to members of the public, who may have suffered similar ordeals to report to the nearest police station.
Following the video broadcast, President Emmerson Mnangagwa expressed dismay and called for the law to take its course, and two day later, the culprit has been apprehended.
In a statement, ZRP Chief Spokesperson, Commissioner Charity Charamba said the rogue police officer is Constable Makumire, Force Number 066913F, who is already on suspension and on bail for four counts of theft.
"Number 066913F Constable Makumire was suspended from performing active police duties in September 2018 and is on bail for contravening section 113 of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act, Chgapter 9:23 'Theft' (four counts). ZRP Harare Central Crime Register 2632 – 5/09/18 and Rotten Row Court Record Book Number 11418/19 refer," she said.
"The member was not on official duty during the time of the offence as he is on suspension. He has since been arrested and is assisting the police with investigations into the current case…..Investigations are widening to account for the remaining members of the security services captured in the video," Commissioner Charamba added.
Commissioner Charamba also said security services have always emphasized that bogus and rogue elements are responsible for the lawlessness which are tarnishing the good standing of security services.
She appealed to members of the public, who may have suffered similar ordeals to report to the nearest police station.
Source - zbc
