Online Reporter
Arron Nyamayaro
MBARE traders have commended the police for arresting suspected ring leaders behind a spate of robberies and other violent crimes in the area.
At least, eight suspects, who are believed to be involved in selling illicit drugs, assaults, theft, and robbery cases, were recently arrested in Mbare, and remanded in custody.
Some of the suspects were accused of terrorising pedestrians around the Mbare Flyover, where they snatched mobile phones before fleeing and taking cover at the Mbare Cemetery.
Mbare Traders’ chairperson, Mavis Maporera, praised police during a drug-and-substance awareness campaign led by Officer-in-Charge Mbare Police Station, Chief Inspector Blessing Mutumbi, at the farmers’ market in Mbare.
Chief Inspector Mutumbi provided the traders with both his personal and work contact details, hotline numbers and WhatsApp numbers to the traders. He asked them to contact him at any time.
Superintendent Wilson Chiwanda, who is responsible for operations, assured the traders that police patrols have been increased to ensure their safety.
“Your security and safety is our concern,” said Supt Chiwanda.
“Police will leave no stone unturned in bringing all criminals to book with the help of the community.
“The community has full information.
“Please feel free to use our various means to supply credible information about these criminals – where they meet, where they stay and what they are targeting.”
He added:
“Expose drug dealers and their bases. Drugs and substance abuse remain our number one enemy.
“Thieves and robbers are committing crimes for money to buy drugs and substances while dealers feed them for cash.
“Life and health are more important than money.
“We will not stop increasing police patrols for people’s safety as well as smooth flowing of your businesses.”
Bongani Ndlovu