EDWIN MOYO
GOKWE-The Police in Gokwe District has issued a prohibition order for the carrying of dangerous weapons in public areas.
This is due to an increase of cases of violence using weapons such as machetes, knobkerries, swords, knives, spears or daggers, catapults and other offensive weapons.
The notices are issued in terms of section 4(1) of the Maintenance of Peace and Order Act Chapter 11:23.
“The reason of this Prohibition Order is to curb crimes of assaults, robbery, Murder, Rape and where carrying of weapons may be used in commission of crime.
“Superintendent Augustine Zimbili issued a prohibition notice for areas under Gokwe District, running from 23 June 2023 to 22 September 2023
“According to Section 4 of the Maintenance of Peace and Order Act Chapter 11:23,“any person failing to comply with such a prohibition shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine not exceeding level 5 or imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months or to both such a fine and imprisonment,” read the order.
Midlands Provincial Police Spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko has since appealed to members of the public to comply with the order.
“We are appealing to members of the community to report all those found in possession of such prohibited weapons at any police station or make use of suggestion boxes, hotlines and Whatsapp platforms.
“We warn all those who would be found on the wrong side of the law that we shall be out there in full force to ensure we thwart any criminal activities.” he added.
