Police across Zimbabwe plan to show up in full force as people prepare to protest against President Emmerson Mnangagwa on March 31. They warned everyone they would crack down hard on anyone who tried to mess with peace and security. The Zimbabwe Republic Police said the country remains calm right now and asked citizens to keep going about their daily business without worry.
The police statement mentioned officers already working throughout cities and rural areas nationwide. They promise to keep order no matter what happens next. Law enforcement officials also warned against using social media to stir up trouble and threatened legal action against anybody spreading messages that might cause fear or restlessness among Zimbabweans.
Officials asked the public to work with police officers they met and report anyone trying to cause problems. The police shared phone numbers people can call if they notice anything suspicious. This massive police presence comes as political tension rises across the country. Opposition activists have called for big protests against how Mnangagwa runs the government.
Government leaders brushed off these planned demonstrations as dangerous to national stability. Security agencies have taken a tough position against any kind of opposition or criticism. The police seem ready to stop any large gatherings before they even start. Their statement makes clear they plan to maintain control throughout the country during this tense political moment.
The police statement mentioned officers already working throughout cities and rural areas nationwide. They promise to keep order no matter what happens next. Law enforcement officials also warned against using social media to stir up trouble and threatened legal action against anybody spreading messages that might cause fear or restlessness among Zimbabweans.
Officials asked the public to work with police officers they met and report anyone trying to cause problems. The police shared phone numbers people can call if they notice anything suspicious. This massive police presence comes as political tension rises across the country. Opposition activists have called for big protests against how Mnangagwa runs the government.
Government leaders brushed off these planned demonstrations as dangerous to national stability. Security agencies have taken a tough position against any kind of opposition or criticism. The police seem ready to stop any large gatherings before they even start. Their statement makes clear they plan to maintain control throughout the country during this tense political moment.
