ZRP dismisses viral video claiming Mutamba has resigned

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has dismissed as fake a video circulating on social media alleging that Commissioner General of Police Stephen Mutamba has resigned from his position.

In a statement issued on Monday, 7 September, the ZRP said it had noted with concern the fake video and warned the public against sharing disinformation.

“The ZRP has noted with concern a fake video circulating on social media alleging that the Commissioner General of Police Stephen Mutamba has resigned from his position. The ZRP dismisses this video as fake and was generated using Artificial Intelligence. As we speak, the Commissioner General is executing his constitutional duties as the Commissioner General of Police,” police said.

Commissioner General Mutamba was appointed as head of the ZRP on 1 January 2025, following the retirement of his predecessor, Commissioner General Tandabantu Godwin Matanga.

Mutamba, who was Deputy Commissioner General before his elevation, became the fifth black Commissioner General in independent Zimbabwe.

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