ZRP Confirms Fire At Harare Central Police Station
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the fire that broke out at the Harare Central Police Station on Sunday morning. Pindula News earlier reported that the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) offices at the basement of the Harare Central Police Station caught fire this morning, prompting an immediate response from authorities. In a statement to confirm the incident, ZRP said:
The ZRP confirms a fire incident which occurred at ZRP Harare Central complex between 0100 hours and 0800 hours today. Investigations are underway to find out what actually transpired.
This includes the extent of damage to the complex and contents. More details to be released in due course.
Reports suggest that three fire engines were deployed to extinguish the blaze, which was first reported at 1.30 AM.
The incident has sparked a range of opinions, with some questioning the structural soundness of the building while others speculate whether the fire was intentionally set to destroy certain individuals’ case files.
As of now, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has not issued an official statement regarding the incident, leaving room for further investigation and clarification.