Vendor Dies After Alleged Assault by ZRP Officers in Harare
Harare, Zimbabwe - A street vendor identified as Petros Ruwizhi has died following an alleged assault by Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers in Harare. The incident occurred on [Date of Incident] at [Location of Incident] during a raid on street vendors.
Eyewitness accounts claim that Petros Ruwizhi was beaten severely by the officers, which resulted in fatal injuries. The incident has sparked outrage among vendors and the local community, raising concerns about police brutality.
The ZRP has released a statement acknowledging the incident and stating that they are conducting an internal investigation. "We are aware of the unfortunate incident involving a vendor and our officers," the statement read. "We are committed to conducting a thorough investigation and will take appropriate action if any wrongdoing is found."
This is not the first time the ZRP has been accused of using excessive force against vendors. Human
