Police to investigate student assaults captured on video

The Zimbabwe Republic Police reports that investigations on the assault of students by a Police Officer in Kwekwe have been instituted.

This follows after a video went viral on social media last week showing a police officer assaulting students.

In a statement Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said , “The Zimbabwe Republic Police is concerned with the conduct of the police officer as seen in the video that has gone viral on social media.”

“The Zimbabwe Republic Police does not condone such conduct during awareness campaigns and investigations are underway to verify the facts with the Kwekwe District Command and Midlands ProvinceIf confirmed, appropriate action will be taken against the member.”

The Video had attracted criticism with reports that police brutality had spread into schools.