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| some people still found their way into the cbd |
Close to Mucheke Bridge on the main road leading to the
high density suburbs, the police maintained a heavy presence at Crafts Centre.
Many people were forced to disembark and crossover into
town on foot while some motorists simply turned back in frustration.
The situation was similar along all the other main roads
getting into town, with police saying people should go back home as only those
providing ‘essential services’ were being allowed free passage.
Masvingo provincial police spokesperson Chief Inspector
Charity Mazula told TellZim News the heightened lockdown was to discourage
unnecessary movement into town in light of the rising cases of coronavirus.
“This is being done to limit the number of people getting
into town. As we all know, cases of coronavirus are rising in the country and
we want only people with good reasons to move around to do so,” said Mazula.
She dismissed rumours that police were reacting to
expectations of politically-motivated demonstrations in light of the street
protests that opposition parties and some activists have slated for July 31. TellZim
News
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