Mutare Rural police ban dangerous weapons

Zim Now Writer

Following a spate of crimes such as in murder, armed robbery, burglary, theft and assault cases involving the use of machetes, knobkerries, knives, spears, axes, catapults and other traditional weapons, Mutare Rural police have banned the carrying of all dangerous weapons in public.

Officer Commanding Mutare Rural District, Chief Superintendent Plaxedes Mbira, said the prohibition order, which runs for three months, came into force on May 15 and will end on August 15.

“We have realised that crime has increased in Mutare Rural District and this is a cause for concern. Armed robberies, murders, assault and unlawful entry have become rampant and these crimes are committed using dangerous weapons like machetes, knobkerries, knives, spears and axes.

“I, therefore, issue an order prohibiting the carrying of such weapons in the mentioned area or any part thereof; that is from May 15 to August 15. Any person who fails to comply with this prohibition order shall be guilt of an offence of contravening Section 4 of the Maintenance of Peace and Order Act and can be fined or imprisoned for a period not exceeding six months,” said Chief Superintendent Mbira.

Chief Superintendent Mbira urged the public to maintain peace and uphold the law at all times.