The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched a manhunt for a motorist who dumped his car after he nearly ran over two police officers who were controlling traffic in Msasa, Harare, during evening peak-hour congestion on Monday.
In a statement, ZRP said the motorist was driving against the flow of traffic along Mutare Road near N. Richards when he was instructed to stop. ZRP said:
Motorists are warned against endangering Police officers doing traffic duties on the country’s roads.
ZRP Mabvuku is investigating a case of attempted murder in which an unknown motorist attempted to run over two police officers who were on de-congestion duties along Mutare Road near N. Richards, Msasa on 12/09/22.
The Police had instructed the motorist to stop as he was driving against the flow of traffic.
Meanwhile, Police managed to impound the vehicle, a Toyota Wish registration number AFT 4573 and the driver fled from the scene.
This driver has fled to Victoria Falls where he now teaches lots of drivers to drive against the flow of traffic. He also teaches lots of drivers on how to talk on your cellphone whilst driving. I was there this weekend, but since my last visit of 2 months ago the standard of driving and the lack of traffic cops has deteriorated rapidly.
Fantastic!