Published by the government of Zimbabwe
15 July 2009
Harare — Police Commissioner-General Augustine Chihuri yesterday said the shooting and killing of three notorious robbers on Monday was "only the beginning" in the campaign to weed out dangerous criminals countrywide.
In an interview yesterday, Comm-Gen Chihuri said the Zimbabwe Republic Police would continue working hard to bring to book hardcore criminals. "We are working and we will continue working. The robbers must go and this is only the beginning," he said.
Police have been on record as saying they will not hesitate to use minimum force on any criminals resisting arrest and those firing at them when carrying out their constitutional duties. Comm-Gen Chihuri said although the force was operating under difficult conditions, they would continue striving for excellence.
"Right now, the organisation is working under very difficult conditions. The situation is difficult, but we still have Zimbabwe to ourselves and that gives us hope," he said. He urged officers to remain determined in securing the safety of the public and in maintaining peace.
"Remain resolute in looking after the people and peace. The people will develop their own country. They have the will. Let the world also give the (Zimbabweans) their chance and the ZRP will give support," said Comm-Gen Chihuri.
He said what was needed was to work together in serving Zimbabwe. "All we need is to put our hands together. Let's not have weak connections within the chain.
"We are here to serve Zimbabweans and Zimbabwe," said Comm-Gen Chihuri. Gift Gibson Mwale alias Give Tyres, Godfrey Konzemvu Zondai Marimbiri alias Godzebvu and Felix Mwariwa died on Monday following a shootout with police two hours after they had hijacked a Mercedes Benz in Mount Pleasant.
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