NEW: ZRP dismisses potatoes theft allegations that went viral

Online Reporter

THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a statement dismissing the video that went viral on social media platforms about potato theft at Strathmore Farm in Banket.

“The Zimbabwe Republic Police dismisses social media reports alleging that members of the community invaded the farm stealing potatoes.

“The correct position is that the farm is owned by Retired High Court Judge Vernanda Cecil Ziyambi and is currently leased to Jonathan Timothy Mackwade for potato farming,” said the police.

According to the police, preliminary investigations indicated that harvesting of potatoes began two weeks prior and ended on 23 September 2024.,

On 24th September 2024, the farm manager authorised farm workers and locals to pick damaged potatoes from the harvested field.

“The Zimbabwe Republic Police implores the public to avoid spreading falsehoods regarding the incident,” said the police.