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Crime Reporter
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has urged members of the public to celebrate the New Year in a responsible manner which ensures the safety of all Zimbabweans and visitors.
It said officers will continue maintaining high visibility in all residential areas, business premises and manning roadblocks.
In a statement national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said, “The Zimbabwe Republic Police reminds the public that as the country celebrates and ushers in the New Year (2025) tonight , deployments will be made at all public places, which include shopping centres, residential, industrial areas and Central Business Districts to maintain law and order.
“The public should therefore celebrate the New Year in a responsible manner which contributes towards the safety of all Zimbabweans and visitors.”
He said Individuals and institutions who intend to use fireworks or fire crackers should observe the country’s laws and notify the local authority and Police to ensure the safety and security of the public.
“The safety of children should also be prioritised as the nation welcomes the year 2025. In the same vein, those who will take to the streets and overturn bins or other objects or skid vehicles and engage in acts of violence while damaging infrastructure will be arrested,” Comm Nyathi said.
He said the public should feel free to report anyone engaging in acts of disturbance to the Police on the listed telephone numbers:- Harare Toll Free 911 or 112, Harare Operations (0242) 748836 or 777651, Bulawayo Toll Free 112, 999, Bulawayo Operations (0292) 2735470r 883930, National complaints desk (0242) 703631 and Police General Headquarters WhatsApp 0712 800 197
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police wishes Zimbabweans and visitors a peaceful and a prosperous 2025,” Comm Nyathi said.
Peter Tanyanyiwa
Online Reporter