Police warn land barons

Zim Now Writer

Police has warned anyone engaged in illegal land allocation in rural and urban areas.

In a statement, national police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the law enforcement agents will arrest anyone involved in illegal land sales.

“The police accordingly advised that the Zimbabwe Republic Police will arrest anyone engaged in illegal land allocation irrespective of status and social standing,” said Ass. Comm. Nyathi.

The police position follows a January 3 press release by Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Minister, Dr Anxious Masuka in connection with illegal settlement on agricultural land and criminal acts by land barons who are unlawfully parcelling out land in both rural and urban setups.

This statement has also been buttressed by remarks made by Local Government and Public Works Minister, Winston Chitando and his National Housing and Social Amenities counterpart, Daniel Garwe on January 2, 2024.

“Members of the public are implored to verify the status of any land before being settled or made to pay for purported allocation or development,” said the police.

The police urged the public to report criminal activities by land barons.