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A pirate taxi operator has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a police officer at a service station in Mutare, with the Zimbabwe Republic Police warning the public against attacking or obstructing law enforcement officers.
In a statement, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest of 29-year-old Brendon Tsakatsa of Chikanga 1, Mutare.
"Reference is made to a video circulating on social media depicting a police officer being assaulted by a motorist at a service station.
"The ZRP reports that Brendon Tsakatsa (29) of number 1285 Chikanga 1, Mutare has been arrested for assaulting Constable Maxwell Mukumbuzi at a service station in Mutare on June 29, 2026," Nyathi said.
Police said they strongly warn kombi and pirate taxi operators, as well as members of the public, against assaulting, resisting or obstructing police officers carrying out their lawful duties.
"The ZRP strongly warns kombi and pirate taxi operators, as well as all members of the public, against assaulting, resisting or obstructing police officers in the lawful execution of their duties.
"Such conduct constitutes a criminal offence and offenders will be arrested and brought before the courts without fear or favour," Nyathi said.
He urged members of the public to cooperate with law enforcement officers and advised those with grievances over police conduct to use established complaint procedures rather than resorting to violence or taking the law into their own hands.
In a statement, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest of 29-year-old Brendon Tsakatsa of Chikanga 1, Mutare.
"Reference is made to a video circulating on social media depicting a police officer being assaulted by a motorist at a service station.
"The ZRP reports that Brendon Tsakatsa (29) of number 1285 Chikanga 1, Mutare has been arrested for assaulting Constable Maxwell Mukumbuzi at a service station in Mutare on June 29, 2026," Nyathi said.
Police said they strongly warn kombi and pirate taxi operators, as well as members of the public, against assaulting, resisting or obstructing police officers carrying out their lawful duties.
"The ZRP strongly warns kombi and pirate taxi operators, as well as all members of the public, against assaulting, resisting or obstructing police officers in the lawful execution of their duties.
"Such conduct constitutes a criminal offence and offenders will be arrested and brought before the courts without fear or favour," Nyathi said.
He urged members of the public to cooperate with law enforcement officers and advised those with grievances over police conduct to use established complaint procedures rather than resorting to violence or taking the law into their own hands.
Source - The Herald
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