POLICE in Masvingo have embarked on a clamp down of illegal
shebeens in the wake of revelations that operators are defying Covid-19
lockdown regulations despite the surge in local transmissions.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Officer Commanding Masvingo
Province, Assistant Commissioner Taonei Nyazema told ZBC News that 30 people
who were operating illegal drinking outlets within the province have been
arrested.
“There are some media organisations reporting that police
drinking outlets are open; this is not true,” he said.
“Our outlets are closed and no one is above the law. We
will continue to apprehend those who operate shebeens during the lockdown
period.”
Assistant Commissioner Nyazema reminded residents that they
are expected to religiously adhere to lockdown regulations particularly at a
time when cases are rapidly increasing.
“Due to the rise in the positive cases, we have tightened
security and we have started conducting joint patrols with the ZNA,” he said.
Masvingo Province has so far recorded 81 Covid-19 cases.
ZBC
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