POLICE have deployed 45 000 officers to man major highways and conduct street patrols to ensure maximum citizens’ safety this festive season.
Moses Matenga
National police spokesperson Senior Assistant Commissioner Charity Charamba said few officers will be left in charge of the charge offices until the end of the festive season around mid-January.
Charamba said the law enforcement agents would be targeting public drinkers, perpetrators of violence, negligent drivers, touts and un-roadworthy vehicles.
“Some of the drivers of mushika-shika vehicles are robbers and we have evidence,” she said.
“Indecent exposure will also be monitored and culprits will be brought to book.”
She appealed for maximum cooperation from motorists, adding in some instances roadblocks will be manned by members from all security institutions including soldiers.
