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Wallace Ruzvidzo-Herald Reporter
AS Zimbabwe continues to deliberate on the ongoing Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Bill (CAB 3) in Parliament, the Zimbabwe Republic Police, says it expects the country to remain peaceful and that the rule of law must be maintained across society.
In a statement issued yesterday, Chief Staff Officer (Press and Public Relations) Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the police are on “high alert” and reiterated that the law will be applied to anyone, whether acting alone, in groups or through syndicates, who incites violence or issues threats to Zimbabweans via social media.
“As the country follows the ongoing Constitutional Amendment Bill number Three (CAB3) deliberations in the August House, the Zimbabwe Republic Police expects peace and the general maintenance of law and order to be observed by Zimbabweans.
“In this regard, the Police reiterates that the law will take effect on anyone whether individuals, groups or syndicates who incite violence and issues threats to Zimbabweans through social media,” he said.
Commissioner Nyathi said any attempt to incite Zimbabweans to revolt against the Government, damage property, disrupt the flow of traffic, or cause alarm and chaos would be dealt with accordingly by the police in line with the full force of the law.
“Any attempt to influence Zimbabweans to revolt against the Government, destroy property, affect smooth flow of traffic and cause alarm and chaos will be responded to appropriately by the Police through the full wrath of the law.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police is on high alert to ensure that Zimbabweans continue to enjoy the safety and security obtaining in the country.
“Zimbabweans are reminded to observe peace and public safety in all socio- economic activities and report anyone or syndicates involved in any form of public disturbance to the Police through the National Complaints Desk number (0242) 703 631 or WhatsApp on 0712 800 197 or report at any nearest Police Station,” he said.
