Tinotenda Hove – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed that officers were stationed at the offices of prominent lawyer and former finance minister Tendai Biti on Thursday morning, 5 March 2026.

Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said the deployment was carried out as part of efforts to maintain public order.

However, authorities did not provide detailed reasons for the presence of officers at the law firm located in what is widely regarded as a quiet area.

Nyathi also dismissed allegations circulating on social media and in some media reports that Biti’s driver had been attacked during the incident.

“The Zimbabwe Republic Police has taken note of traditional media enquiries and social media postings on the alleged attack on Tendai Biti’s driver at his offices,” Nyathi said.

He explained that police officers had been stationed at the premises from the morning and that there had been no confrontation during Biti’s departure.

“For the record, the Zimbabwe Republic Police deployed police officers at Tendai Biti’s offices since morning for the maintenance of law and order,” he said.

Nyathi added that Biti and his driver left the premises between 11:00am and 12:00pm without any incident.

“Tendai Biti and his driver left the premises between 1100 hours and 1200 hours, with Tendai Biti cordially engaging and discussing with a police officer (Inspector) without any hassles or clashes,” he said.

He further stressed that officers who were present did not witness any form of violence.
“The police officers at the scene did not see or witness anyone beating or assaulting Tendai Biti’s driver,” Nyathi said.

Nyathi added that if the alleged assault had taken place elsewhere where police officers were not deployed, Biti and his driver should file an official complaint so that investigations could be launched.

“If the assault incident occurred at another office which had no ZRP deployment, the Zimbabwe Republic Police urges Tendai Biti and his driver to make an official report so that investigations can be conducted,” he said.