The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a press statement notifying the public that certain roads will be security barricaded for two days for the Presidential Election Petition.
In a statement issued by Senior Assistant Charity Charamba, ZRP appealed to Zimbabweans to remain calm and peaceful as the court process unfolds. We publish the full press statement below:
SECURITY BARRICADE OF CERTAIN ROADS IN HARARE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT BETWEEN 22ND AND 23RD AUGUST 2018
The Zimbabwe Republic Police wishes to advise members of the public and business community that certain roads which are close and adjacent to the Constitutional Court will be security barricaded from 22nd-23′ August 2018. The affected roads are :-
- Sam Nujoma/Selous
- Samora Machel/ Sam Nujoma
- Sam Nujoma/Kwame Nkruma
- Sam Nujoma/Nelson Mandela
- Nelson Mandela/Simon Muzenda
- Simon Muzenda/Kwame Nkruma
- Samora Machel/ Simon Muzenda
- Simon Muzenda/Selous
The roads will be closed to motorists and related traffic from 0600-1800 hours on the mentioned days. Motorists are therefore advised to plan their journeys taking into consideration the security arrangements and utilize other roads which lead into and out of Harare Central Business District. Members of the public are implored not to gather or interfere with the processes around the precincts of the constitutional court during the same period.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police is appealing to all Zimbabweans to remain calm and peaceful as the court process unfolds. We are therefore urging all interested parties to allow the due process of the court to be conducted without any hindrance. We have noted with concern threats that are being propagated on social media meant to derail the court process.
The ZRP and other security services are on high alert and will maintain law and order while ensuring that the public is safe and able to conduct their activities in the central business district in a peaceful environment. We want to warn all those bent on instigating violence that the law will be applied without fear or favour.
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