Police have raided nearly 3 tonnes of vegetables from vendors at Sakubva market who were selling their produce after midnight defying calls by Government to stay at home.

Speaking to Diamond FM during disposal of the confiscated wares at City of Mutare waste dumpsite, Manicaland Police Spokesperson Inspector Tavhiringwa Kakohwa said police have been deployed across the province to enforce compliance as part of efforts in the fight against Covid-19.

He also said over 300 vendors fled the market leaving their produce upon arrival of the police following tipoff from concerned citizens.

Meanwhile Inspector Kakohwa further emphasized the need for people to comply with the lockdown conditions, saying this will go a long way in fighting the novel coronavirus. 

-State Media