Sundaymail Editor
Crime Reporter
THE police have warned some online media outlets against circulating old videos alleging that they are capturing ongoing demonstrations in some cities, especially Bulawayo.
The police said these old videos are meant to cause alarm and despondency.
In a statement, national police spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi said, “The ZRP warns the Zim/Global Eye WhatsApp Channel against circulating old videos of alleged demonstrations in Bulawayo. Bulawayo is calm and peaceful today.
“The public should ignore the video posted by the WhatsApp Channel as it is false. The facts on the ground in Bulawayo speak for themselves.”
Meanwhile, police have dismissed a fake press statement claiming that the police had authorised today’s purported demonstrations.
“The fake statement should be dismissed with the contempt it deserves. For the record, no press statement was issued by the police to that effect,” Commissioner Nyathi said.
Bongani Ndlovu
Online Reporter