{"id":92315,"date":"2024-03-20T20:34:58","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T18:34:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/harare-mayor-jacob-mafume-orders-probe-into-vendor-assault"},"modified":"2024-03-21T00:54:49","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T22:54:49","slug":"harare-mayor-jacob-mafume-orders-probe-into-vendor-assault","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/harare-mayor-jacob-mafume-orders-probe-into-vendor-assault","title":{"rendered":"Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume Orders Probe Into Vendor Assault"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Harare Mayor, His Worship, Cllr Jacob Mafume, has responded to allegations of police brutality involving municipal officers.<\/p>\n<p>The incident, captured in a viral video, shows a group of men in civilian attire assaulting a vendor. Mayor Mafume has ordered an investigation into the matter.<\/p>\n<p>In a press statement, Mayor Mafume emphasized the importance of upholding human rights in policing. He stated:<\/p>\n<p>We are the primary police force in our city, and we interact most closely with the public. Our methods must align with human rights principles.<\/p>\n<p>To address this, the mayor announced plans to introduce human rights courses for officers.<br \/>\nFurthermore, Mafume acknowledged the need for harmony between municipal officers and vendors.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasized that the institution\u2019s image must be protected, and appropriate disciplinary measures will be taken if the perpetrators are indeed city employees.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\">Zimbabwe<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. Harare Mayor, His Worship, Cllr Jacob Mafume, has responded to allegations of police brutality involving municipal officers. The incident, captured in a viral video, shows a group of men in civilian attire assaulting a vendor. Mayor Mafume has ordered an investigation into the matter. 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