Online Reporter
Freeman Razemba
A pirate taxi operator has been arrested on allegations of assaulting a police officer at a service station in Mutare.
Police have since warned the public against assaulting, resisting or obstructing police officers whenever they are carrying out their day-to-day duties.
In a statement, national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said:
“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.
“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.”
Comm Nyathi said the public are encouraged to cooperate with law enforcement officers and where they have grievances regarding police conduct, should seek redress through established channels rather than resorting to violence or taking the law into their own hands.
