Police to remove Mazowe Mine area gwejas

Staff Reporter

The Zimbabwe Republic Police has announced that it will take action against individuals engaged in illegal activities in the Mazowe Mine area, following an eviction notice and order issued by the government through the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development.

According to ZRP spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi, all illegal occupiers of mining sites, those involved in the destruction of land and vegetation, and those engaged in criminal activities have been ordered to vacate Mazowe Mine Lease 35, which covers areas near ZRP Mazowe up to Concession, by July 13, 2024.

The ZRP has warned individuals perpetuating these illegal activities to leave the area by the specified date, stating that police will ensure the law takes its course on anyone who defies the government's directive or commits criminal activities under the guise of mining syndicates or groups.

"The Zimbabwe Republic Police therefore takes opportunity to warn illegal occupants of mining sites and those perpetuating criminal activities to take heed of the notice and vacate or leave the indicated areas by the given period," Commissioner Nyathi said.

The police have urged the public to cooperate with officers as they move in to maintain law and order in the area.

"Police will ensure the law takes its course on anyone who will defy government's directive or commits criminal activity under the guise of mining syndicates or groups," Commissioner Nyathi added.

The eviction notice and order come into effect from July 6, 2024, to July 13, 2024.