{"id":116990,"date":"2026-06-07T07:35:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T05:35:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/zrp-to-pay-informers-for-tips-leading-to-arrests-and-convictions"},"modified":"2026-06-07T07:35:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T05:35:36","slug":"zrp-to-pay-informers-for-tips-leading-to-arrests-and-convictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/zrp-to-pay-informers-for-tips-leading-to-arrests-and-convictions","title":{"rendered":"ZRP To Pay Informers For Tips Leading To Arrests And Convictions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has resolved to reward informers whose tips result in arrests and subsequent convictions.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing a crime awareness campaign at Gumbo Business Centre in Zaka, Acting District Criminal Investigations Officer (CIO) for Masvingo\/Chiredzi, Superintendent Naboth Nyachega, said informers would only be paid once their information has been verified.<\/p>\n<p>He added that the fear of reporting crimes or giving evidence in court allows many offenders to evade justice.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are happy that we have a budget that if someone informs us that someone committed a crime, we investigate, arrest the person and then go to our superiors and have the money released to the informer,\u201d said Nyachega.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat money is there for people who give us information about those who commit crimes, especially murderers and thieves.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe hear people discussing criminals in communities, but when it comes to recording statements and testifying in court, no one comes forward.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou may know someone who commits crimes in different places, but you keep quiet. Help us with information so communities become safe.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Nyachega further urged communities to refrain from harbouring wanted criminals, saying such protection enables them to reoffend.<\/p>\n<p><b>Related:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>ZRP Commissioner-General 2025 Festive Season Statement On Crime &amp; Road Safety<\/p>\n<p>Police Warn Mobile Money Users As Online Fraud Complaints Rise<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has resolved to reward informers whose tips result in arrests and subsequent convictions. Addressing a crime awareness campaign at Gumbo Business Centre in Zaka, Acting District Criminal Investigations Officer (CIO) for Masvingo\/Chiredzi, Superintendent Naboth Nyachega, said informers would only be paid once their information has been verified. 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