Masvingo Municipal Police In Hot Water Over Vendor’s Fruits

The City of Masvingo has launched internal investigations following the circulation of a video allegedly showing municipal police officers taking fruits from a street vendor during an enforcement operation.

The footage, which has attracted attention on social media, appears to show the officers taking some of the vendor’s fruits, seemingly for their own consumption, before eventually allowing him to leave.

Although the vendor was permitted to continue on his way, the incident has raised concerns over the treatment of informal traders and the conduct of municipal enforcement officers.

In a public statement, the City of Masvingo confirmed that it had taken note of the video and was investigating the allegations.

“Council takes these allegations seriously and has initiated internal investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. Appropriate action will be taken in accordance with the City of Masvingo’s Code of Conduct should any misconduct be established,” the statement reads.

The local authority said it would not tolerate corruption, abuse of authority or any form of misconduct by its employees.

“All Council officers are expected to discharge their duties with professionalism, integrity and respect for the rights and dignity of residents,” the statement added.

Council also reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability and the fair enforcement of municipal by-laws.

Residents have been encouraged to report any suspected misconduct through the local authority’s official communication channels.

The investigation comes amid renewed public scrutiny of how municipal officers conduct enforcement operations, particularly those involving informal traders.