The Sunday Mail
Veronica Gwaze
Security services have warned members of the public who are using social media platforms and “cellphone numbers with foreign codes” to peddle hatred and violence, including generating messages that are ostensibly meant to divide security forces.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said investigations to fish out the “dubious characters” behind the “unsolicited messages” are underway.
“Security forces, especially the Zimbabwe Republic Police, Zimbabwe National Army, Air Force of Zimbabwe and Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service, have noted with concern recent social media postings urging members to disregard lawful orders, commands and instructions given by their commanders while performing duty,” said Asst Comm Nyathi in a statement.
“The unsolicited messages are meant to cause alarm, despondency and divide the security services in the performance of their constitutional responsibilities.
“While investigations are in progress, the security services are therefore strongly warning these dubious characters who are even using cellphone numbers with foreign codes to peddle hatred and incite violence among Zimbabweans.”
Security services, he added, will continue to resolutely enforce Covid-19 regulations meant to protect Zimbabweans from the deadly pandemic.
