BLITZ ON MUSHIKASHIKA
. . . OPERATION TO START TODAY
POLICE are today expected to start a blitz targeting mushikashika and illegal vendors.
The police have declared war on mushikashika and will also be targeting unregistered cars, street kids controlling traffic and vendors at intersections.
The operation will be executed in partnership with ZINARA, VID, Ruwa Local Board, Chitungwiza Town Council, Epworth Local Board, Harare City Council and the Department of Social Welfare.
It will be one of their biggest operations this year.
In a statement, Harare Province Deputy Provincial Police Spokesperson Assistant Inspector, Webster Dzvova, urged people to avoid boarding mushikashika and other vehicles operating illegally.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police, Harare Province, will conduct an operation to restore sanity and decongest the Harare Central Business District and greater Harare,” said Ass Insp Dzvova.
“The operation will include our stakeholders, including ZINARA, VID, Ruwa Local Board, Chitungwiza Town Council, Epworth Local Board, Harare City Council and the Department of Social Welfare.
“The operation will be conducted in all Harare Police districts.”
He warned people against boarding mushikashika.
“As Harare Province, we are worried by the congestion during peak hours, and a number of criminal cases emanating from these mushikashikas, and non-ZUPCO commuter omnibuses and buses.
“A number of robberies, rape and theft cases have occurred in which victims fall prey to these illegal transporters who misrepresent themselves as transporters, through mushikashika.
“We have declared war against these mushikashikas.
“We will continuously impound the mushikashika and arrest the drivers. We, hereby, appeal to commuters to avoid mushikashika. Only ZUPCO buses and omnibuses are allowed to operate.
“Those with private vehicles are encouraged and warned against picking up strangers as passengers as they may end up being robbed of their motor vehicles.
“Motorists should adhere to the rules and regulations of the road like stopping at traffic lights,” said Asst Insp Dzvova.