Online Reporter
Online Reporter
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police has begun investigating social media activist Majaira Jairosi (@MJairosi) for allegedly drafting and circulating fake police statements on the X platform.
In a statement, the ZRP said the activist is accused of producing and sharing content designed to resemble official police communication, raising concerns over misinformation.
“The ZRP is now instituting formal investigations into the activities of a social media activist, Majaira Jairosi, for drafting and circulating purported police statements on social media,” reads the statement.
“The statements in question are being presented in a manner that may mislead the public into believing they are official communications from the ZRP.
“This has the potential to cause unnecessary alarm, confusion and undermine public confidence in official police channels.”
The police also confirmed that they had escalated the matter to the social media platform X, seeking intervention to curb the spread of the content.
“In response, the ZRP has lodged a formal complaint with X, seeking the platform’s intervention in addressing the dissemination of misleading content and to ensure compliance with its policies on misinformation and impersonation,” adds the statement.
Members of the public have been urged to rely only on verified police communication channels for accurate information.
“Investigations into the matter are ongoing and appropriate action will be taken in accordance with the law.”
