THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has dismissed reports linking it to a purported “Annual Crime Prevention Summit 2025” scheduled for September 10 in Harare.
In a statement at the weekend, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said the police were neither involved in organising the event nor participating in it.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police dismisses any association with Ataraxia’s purported Annual Crime Prevention Summit 2025. The ZRP is not part of the organizers or participants. Therefore, any individual or company approached by the organizers for either partnership, funding, or sponsorship in any form will be doing so at their own volition,” he said.
Nyathi stated that the ZRP Commissioner-General and the entire police service have no links to the event. He also warned the public against being misled by individuals or institutions falsely claiming ties with the ZRP.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates that the Commissioner-General of Police and the entire Police Service have nothing to do with the alleged Crime Prevention Summit 2025. The ZRP warns individuals or institutions against misleading the public on purported association with the Police for financial gain or mileage,” he said. This statement comes amid growing concerns over fraudulent events and the misrepresentation of national institutions for personal or organizational benefit. —New Ziana