By Staff Writer
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a statement hinting on violence fears in the just commenced new year.
The indications come on the back of rising tensions and lack of a lasting solution to bring the divergent political forces in the country to the negotiating table.
In a statement, National Police Spokesperson Asst Commissioner Paul Nyathi said there were aware of efforts by certain individuals and groups to engage in nefarious, social and economic sabotage through unsanctioned gatherings and sending alarming messages to the public through social media and some activists.
He said police had a constitutional obligation to maintain law and order in the country and ensure that the second republic’s developmental projects under the National Development Strategy 1 would take place in a conducive environment.
“As the nation celebrates and embraces the New Year, the ZRP assures Zimbabweans that the security situation in the country is peaceful and conducive for all socio-economic activities to take effect.
“However, we are aware of efforts by certain individuals or groups to engage in nefarious social and economic destabilizing activities.
“Therefore, any criminal inclination by individuals will be decisively dealt with by the police.We are ready to deal with any malcontent and unruly elements bent on causing chaos, disorder and despondency among Zimbabweans in the year 2024,” he said.
Nyathi however did not disclose the real forces behind the ensuing mayhem.
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