Vehicles parked in Harare’s central business district whose
owners have no exemption from the lockdown will be impounded with the owners
being charged and prosecuted, a top police officer has said.
National Police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul
Nyathi said only motorists who have been exempted from the lockdown provisions
under Statutory Instrument 83 of 2020 will be spared.
The warning followed a notable increase in the volumes of
traffic coming into the city centre.
Some vehicles, according to the police, are parked for no
valid reason or purpose.
“The security services have noted with concern an increase
in the volume of traffic, with some vehicles being parked in the CBD.
“Such vehicles will be impounded with the owners being
arrested and prosecuted.
“No movement of vehicles or people will be allowed on the
country’s roads except those with exemptions. Those with exemptions should also
act responsibly and avoid abusing this privilege,” said Asst Comm Nyathi.
Meanwhile, police have urged people to celebrate Easter
holiday at home and avoid gatherings during the 21-day-lockdown period.
“The nation is going to commemorate the Easter Holiday from
April 10 to 13, 2020 and at the same time observe the Covid-19 safety and
health guidelines which were pronounced by the President of Zimbabwe on March
27.
“The ZRP is therefore urging all Zimbabweans to observe the
Easter holiday while at home with a view of containing the spread of COVID-19
virus,” said Asst Comm Nyathi. Herald
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