Police say social media recruitment message is a hoax

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has dismissed as false a message circulating on social media claiming that the organisation is recruiting new officers, urging the public to ignore the notice.

National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the recruitment message did not originate from the ZRP 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.

Nyathi emphasised that any official communication on police recruitment would only be issued through recognised ZRP platforms.

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

He urged the public to remain vigilant and avoid being misled by unverified information, particularly on social media where fake notices are often circulated.

Nyathi also encouraged citizens seeking clarification on police matters to use official contact lines.

“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.

Police have previously warned that fake recruitment messages are sometimes used by fraudsters to deceive job seekers.