'We are ready,' says police

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) says it is fully prepared to deal with rogue elements who would want to perpetrate acts of violence and cause harm to those who want to go about their business tomorrow.

This comes after the social media has been awash with messages of a planned stay away tomorrow.

Briefing journalists in Harare today, ZRP Spokesperson, Senior Assistant Commissioner Charity Charamba reassured Zimbabweans that they will be out in full force maintaining peace and order.

"We are aware that criminal elements are instigating and inciting members of the public to engage in lawlessness such as burning of shops, tyres and any other form of mischief. Unruly elements are warned that the police have the capacity and capability to ensure that the law takes its course on any criminal conduct," she said, adding that police will be deployed to ensure safe passage to work.

'We are ready,' says police

Senior Assistant Commissioner Charamba also said "Anyone found with offensive materials such as catapults or stones in their vehicle will be arrested and police will impound such vehicles. Anyone found engaging in any form of violence and blocking of roads will face the full wrath of the law."
On claims that there is a curfew from 1900hrs today, she urged peace loving Zimbabweans to disregard false messages circulating on the social media such as Whatsapp, adding that such messages are meant to hoodwink people into believing that they should participate in the illegal acts.

Meanwhile, the police spokesperson confirmed the arrest of 95 people in connection with the skirmishes that occurred in the capital yesterday.