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The Zimbabwe Republic Police says that they are addressing complaints by Bulawayo and Harare residents who were blocked from going to work by security forces on Monday.

The entire business in Bulawayo CBD was brought to a halt as residents failed to report for duty after soldiers manning roadblocks ordered them to return home.

Many workers had to walk home after being dropped at the different entry points manned by the army as there was no transport to take them home.

Harare residents faced the same challenge on Monday when they were also ordered to go back home at the roadblocks.

National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the Zimbabwe Republic Police had received members of the public’s complaints.

“As we speak the Officer Commanding Bulawayo Province and the Officer Commanding Harare Province have received some of those complaints and concerns which are being addressed. We urge members of the public who might face movement challenges, especially those with exemption letters to contact the local police. They can contact the local Officer Commanding District, Officer Commanding Province and if there is no joy, they can contact police Headquarters,” said Asst Comm Nyathi.

“All checkpoints, all roadblocks have got national guidelines which were communicated to police commanders.

“We expect officers to act according to those guidelines which will soon be availed to the media for the benefit of members of the public.

“If there are any deviations by officers from these guidelines which were clearly communicated and clearly articulated, the public has the right to raise concerns with the command,” said Asst Comm Nyathi.

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