The Zimbabwe Republic Police has warned the public against
meting out instant justice to suspected criminals, saying they risked being
arrested and prosecuted.
The remarks come at a time when there is a slight increase
in crime across the country, and several suspected criminals have either been
killed or seriously injured following attacks.
In a statement, national police spokesperson Assistant
Commissioner Paul Nyathi said suspects apprehended for any crimes should be
surrendered to the police.
“The ZRP is warning members of the public against taking
the law into their own hands. Four men from Village 7, Chikuti (Mashonaland
West) have been arrested for fatally assaulting a man and grievously assaulting
another who is now receiving treatment at a local hospital.
“The deceased and the victim were being accused of theft. The
logs and stones used during the assault were recovered and the suspects will
appear in court soon. Suspects for any crime should be referred to the police
to allow the course of law to take course,” he
said.
Early this month, the ZRP arrested about nine suspects in
separate incidents in Masvingo and Mutare on allegations of assaulting and
killing two suspected thieves.
In the two separate incidents which occurred in Masvingo
and Mutare, two men were fatally assaulted when they were caught attempting to
steal.
Eight people involved were arrested in Masvingo, while in
Mutare, another one was also arrested.
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