More than 24 000 people have been arrested for various offences since the national lockdown started on March 30.

The country is this week entering the last week of the national lockdown which is expected to come to an end on Sunday.

Police National spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said people were still being found on the wrong side of the law.

“The lockdown is continuing and people must continue to observe the social distancing guidelines.

People must continue to wear masks and continue to adhere to what has been set by the Government.

The police are basically there to enforce all the laws that have been put in place to ensure the safety and security and health of Zimbabweans,” he said.

Asked to clarify the issue of carrying letters authorising them to travel, Asst Comm Nyathi said it was still mandatory that one carries it.

“If the police do not verify somebody’s work status how then can they certify that this person is indeed going for work or not.

Remember the Government has said people involved in the industry and commerce sector can go to work.

That does not mean each and every person should be moving around the Central Business District.

If you check the CBD, it is only people allowed to work that are coming,” he said.-State media