ZRP dismisses fake police recruitment message

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has dismissed as false and misleading a social media message claiming that the force is recruiting officers, urging members of the public to ignore the circulating notice.

In a statement, national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the purported recruitment announcement did not originate from the police and should be treated as a hoax.

"The ZRP dismisses a false and misleading statement circulating on social media regarding the recruitment of police officers. Members of the public are advised to disregard the statement," he said.

Commissioner Nyathi emphasised that any official information regarding recruitment into the police service would only be communicated through recognised ZRP channels at the appropriate time.

"The ZRP will issue a statement on recruitment through its official communication channels at the appropriate time," he said.

He urged members of the public to verify information and avoid being misled by unconfirmed messages, particularly those widely shared on social media platforms.

Commissioner Nyathi also encouraged citizens seeking clarification on police matters to use official communication channels.

"For inquiries or clarification, members of the public are free to contact the National Complaints Desk on (024) 2703631 or WhatsApp 0712 800 197," he said.

The police warned that fake recruitment messages have become increasingly common and are sometimes used by criminals to defraud job seekers through false promises of employment or payment demands.