The Zimbabwe Republic Police stirred up controversy by challenging social media claims about environmentalist Nadia Mabvirakure's alleged abduction. Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi argued that Mabvirakure is actually a suspect in a property theft investigation.
Mabvirakure runs Green Rebirth Trust, a carbon credit tree-planting organization. She reportedly vanished from her Chitungwiza home on March 5 and reappeared five days later in Mutare. Her organization's board member, Abigail Mupambi, claimed Mabvirakure was found deeply traumatized and pointed fingers at Zanu PF member Batsirai Matiza for potential involvement.
According to police statements, Mabvirakure faces allegations of misappropriating funds from a business partnership. The complaint stems from a September 2024 agreement between her organization and Matiza Foundation for constructing a greenhouse. Police claim she received US$15,200 for materials but allegedly used the money for personal purposes and purchased supplies through false representations.
Activist Linda Masarira publicly challenged Nyathi's account, accusing the police of spreading misinformation. Masarira asserted that Mabvirakure was disoriented and unable to provide a statement when police arrived. She threatened to bring journalists to confront the police about their version of events and Mabvirakure's current condition.
Mabvirakure runs Green Rebirth Trust, a carbon credit tree-planting organization. She reportedly vanished from her Chitungwiza home on March 5 and reappeared five days later in Mutare. Her organization's board member, Abigail Mupambi, claimed Mabvirakure was found deeply traumatized and pointed fingers at Zanu PF member Batsirai Matiza for potential involvement.
According to police statements, Mabvirakure faces allegations of misappropriating funds from a business partnership. The complaint stems from a September 2024 agreement between her organization and Matiza Foundation for constructing a greenhouse. Police claim she received US$15,200 for materials but allegedly used the money for personal purposes and purchased supplies through false representations.
Activist Linda Masarira publicly challenged Nyathi's account, accusing the police of spreading misinformation. Masarira asserted that Mabvirakure was disoriented and unable to provide a statement when police arrived. She threatened to bring journalists to confront the police about their version of events and Mabvirakure's current condition.
