daniel chigunwe
H-Metro Reporter
POLICE have revealed that they are taking decisive action against some corrupt elements within the force in the battle to term the lawlessness which has been brought by unregistered kombis and pirate taxis in the country.
There has always been concern among the public that some corrupt police officers are part of the rot which has resulted in some transport operators turning the roads and streets into lawless jungles. In a statement, national police spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi said:
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police Command is taking decisive action on corrupt elements within the rank and file of the Police.”
He said the Commissioner-General of Police, Stephen Mutamba, has directed Police Commanders to ensure that only duly registered and compliant kombis are allowed passage at police checkpoints without the travelling public being inconvenienced.
He warned that no unregistered kombis or pirate taxis will be allowed to conduct business as public service vehicles.
The police also pleaded with the public not to board ramshackled kombis, including those with no registration plates or with windows or screens covered by cardboard boxes, and other materials.
“The Police reiterates that only duly registered kombis with all the relevant and verifiable documents will be allowed to carry passengers from one point to another as public service vehicles.
“In this regard, no unregistered kombis or pirate taxis will be allowed to conduct business as public service vehicles.
“The Police urges all kombi owners to lead by example and ensure that anyone intending to operate a public service vehicle business duly complies with the country’s road rules and regulations.
“In other words, all kombis moving on the roads must be registered and licensed through the Government’s relevant arms.” He added:
“The public should also assist in the promotion of public safety by not boarding or waiting for transport at undesignated points as the practice disrupts the smooth flow of traffic.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police Command is taking decisive action on corrupt elements within the rank and file of the Police.
“This includes some unregistered kombi operators who are now working in cahoots with unruly elements to perpetuate corrupt activities on the roads.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police is taking decisive action on unregistered kombis which are now picking passengers on the Chitungwiza-Harare Central Business District route and dropping them before the Seke Bridge.”
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