By A Correspondent| The Local Government Minister Cain Mathema yesterday passed comments seen to confirm an official Zimbabwe Republic Police communique which says that the full breadth of the Zimbabwe Defences Forces and the entire Joint Operations Command were on Monday deployed to quell what the ZANU PF government alleges is a looming coup. Adding to comments by the Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi, Minister Matema said Zimbabwe had held its harmonised elections last year, whose dispute was settled at the Constitutional Court, which declared President Mnangagwa as the winner. “Anybody who agitates, therefore, against the Government of the President of this country illegally will be dealt with according to the dictates of our laws,” he said. He continued saying, “those who are actually here for subversion and those who are being trained outside the country, will face the full wrath of the law. I have no qualms about it. I am prepared to use the law as it stands in Zimbabwe.” His comments come after the police spokesperson attempted to deny the ZRP communique dated the 31st May 2019. The internal ZRP memo reveals that Emmerson Mnangagwa has deployed the military to use LIVE ammunition as from today. The lengthy document alleges that there is a coup being launched from the 3rd June, today. The opening paragraph blames the alleged “looming coup” on the MDC Alliance party.

Although a comment from State House was fruitless, in Zimbabwe only the President can deploy the military. The document is addressed to all wings of the Joint Operations Command. In the interview with ZimEye.com Monday afternoon, the police spokesman Paul Nyathi disowned the state-security document while however declaring more than the ear can hear. (ZimEye will go LIVE shortly) – CONTINUE READING –

ED Deploys Military – the below is an excerpt of the briefing pic.twitter.com/K4pxDAlIWc

— Simba Chikanza (@schikanza) June 3, 2019

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Commissioner Nyathi told ZimEye, “things to do with security as far as I am concerned, they cannot just be discussed in the public arena and above all, the maybe this source who gave you this document could be in a better position to shed more light.”

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Are things normal though?, ZimEye asked and he replied saying, “as far as we are concerned police officers are doing their normal duties and police normal duties include conducting patrols, include conducting stop and searches, it includes ensuring that there is law and order in the country. So, this is what precisely police are doing and remember we have a constitutional mandate to ensure that we protect property, we preserve life, and above all there is security, in whatever members of the public will be doing.” THE FULL BRIEFING IS BELOW –

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SECURITY BRIEFING – FULL TEXT Copy No………………..of 08 Copies

                    Police Protection Unit 
                    P. O. Box CY 1321
                    Causeway

                    Harare 776 402

                    31 May 2019

See Dist OpO 40/2019 Ref: A. Map HARARE Scale 1: 30 000 B. Map ZIMBABWE Scale 1: 250 000 Time zone used throughout the Order : BRAVO OPERATIONAL ORDER: INTENDED DEMOSTRATIONS BY MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRATIC CHANGE [MDC] ALLIANCE FROM 03 JUNE 2019. Relevant Legislations Constitution of Zimbabwe Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act (Chapter 9:23) Priviledges and Immunities Act (Chapter 3:03) Road Traffic Act (Chapter 13:11) Public Order and Security Act (Chapter 11:17) Task Organisation PPU Escorts District PPU Tomlinson District PPU Southern District PPU Northern District PPU Sections Friendly Forces ZNA Presidential Guard President’s department Airforce of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services External Stakeholders/ Organisations Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Diplomatic Corps Print and Electronic Media Central Intelligence Organisation BACKGROUND In January 2019, a nationwide civil unrest was experienced in the country which saw properties being damaged, supermarkets and shops looted, buildings burnt, roads barricaded and innocent lives lost. Police and other Government institutions were not spared as they were also targets for attacks. The opposition political party, MDC (Alliance) and various Civic Organisations are planning to unseat a democratically elected Government through demonstrations and national civil unrests. A disruption to the normal day to day activities and possible destruction of property and smooth flow of vehicular traffic especially within major towns and cities is expected. As such, the Unit shall heighten security service provision to the VVIPs, VIPs, their properties, Police Stations, Posts, Bases and Government institutions. 1.0 SITUATION The country anticipates nationwide demonstrations by the MDC ( Alliance), opposition political parties and other Civic Society Organisations. Their nefarious effort is to cause immense disturbances by shutting down the nation through barricading roads, burn ZUPCO buses, attack people who go about their daily business and destroy any institutions or buildings that open doors to do business commencing Monday 03 June 2019. As a Unit mandated to provide motorised mobile escort services to His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe and the Commander In Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces as well as maximum armed Police security to V.V.I.Ps, V.I.Ps, Key and Vital Installations, maximum vigilance is therefore being called for from all the Units personnel during the intended demonstrations. Police Protection Unit intelligence teams shall be firm on the ground gathering intelligence on criminal or political activities with the aim of ensuring the uncompromised safety and security to the lives and properties of VVIPs and VIPs. In addition, all members shall gather and analyse criminal and political intelligence during their tour of duty. 2.0 MISSION To provide efficient and effective armed Police security services to VVIPs, VIPs, their families and properties during the intended nationwide demonstrations. To provide motorised mobile escort security services to His Excellency, President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Head of State and Government and Commander-In-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, Comrade E.D. MNANGAGWA and other VIPs as may be directed during the operation. To maintain law and order. 3.0 EXECUTION

Concept of the Operation

The heightening of security in the provision of armed Police security services and motorised mobile escort services to the VVIPs and VIPs, including Key and Vital installations manned by the Unit. Specified Tasks a) Command Centre

Police Protection Unit will have its Command Centre at the Units  
      Headquarters where all activities will be coordinated. The      
      Command Centre will be headed by the Assistant      
      Commissioner Police Protection Unit. 

b) Static Deployments Since Police Stations and Government buildings are the primary targets, Police Protection Unit shall ensure that each Police Station is guarded by armed guards at each entry or exit point. Persons or vehicles entering such buildings or establishments will be thoroughly searched for dangerous weapons. Districts commanders shall ensure that all vital and key points within their areas of policing are guarded. The deployment ratio shall be 10% administration and 90% operational to cover the identified hotspots. Due to the nature of the Units operation, deployments shall be carried out as per normal day to day duties during the operation. However, security provision shall be heightened at all guarded places and strategic Government buildings. Members shall be briefed and debriefed on parades before and after completion of duty by their respective commanders on the need to be always alert taking into cognisance the prevailing security situation. All government buildings, key and vital installations and possible hot spots shall be manned by at least two armed members at each given time. Police Protection Unit Escorts District shall provide security at all points of guard under the Districts jurisdiction. The District shall also provide motorised mobile escort security and ushers to the Presidium. Police Protection Unit Tomlinson District shall provide security at all points of guard under its jurisdiction and ensure that VOs and Spot checks are carried out by all commanders so as to maintain maximum alertness of members on duty at all points of guard throughout the operation. Police Protection Unit Southern District shall provide security at all points of guard under its jurisdiction and ensure that no crimes are committed at the points of guard. VOs and Spot checks shall be carried out to ensure maximum vigilance of deployed members. Police Protection Unit Northern District shall provide security at all points of guard under its jurisdiction and ensure that VOs and Spot checks are conducted by all commanders so as to maintain maximum alertness of members deployed at points of guard. Police Protection Unit Provincial Transport section shall be responsible for the fuelling and maintenance of motor vehicles and motorcycles which shall be used during the operation. c) Camp Security Police Protection Unit Camps and Hostels shall carry out deployments for the camp security. Armed camp patrols consisting of five members per team shall be carried out both during the day and night to ensure the security of the camp and its premises. The camps main entrances shall be manned by at least three armed members at each given time. Vehicles entering and exiting the camp shall be screened and searched for dangerous weapons at the points of entry and exit. VOs and Spot checks shall be conducted to ensure maximum vigilance of deployed members. Police Protection Unit Provincial Operations shall be responsible for compiling memoranda, SITREPs and returns during and after the operation. d) Police intelligence Police Protection Unit Intelligence shall be on the ground gathering intelligence. It shall activate Ferret teams who shall be firm on the ground to sniff out malcontents aimed at destabilizing peace and security and ensure that ring- leaders are apprehended. Intelligence gathering shall be increased so that police responses are not reactive but proactive. e) Communication Commanders shall brief/debrief all members before and after deployment. Operational orders shall be generated and distributed to all concerned departments. All commanders shall be responsible for the supervision of deployed members in their respective areas of responsibility. Increased managerial visibility through VOs and regular spot checks on deployed personnel by commanders shall be heightened during the operation to ensure alertness of members on duty. f) Armouries Officers-In-Charge stations to ensure that armouries are well secured and that sufficient public order equipment, arms and stocks of ammunition are available. g) Reaction team Provincial and District Commanders shall activate Joint Operations Command with other security forces such as Zimbabwe National Army, Presidents Department and Zimbabwe Prison and Correctional Services. ADMINISTRATION The operation shall commence on the 3rd of June 2019 until the situation normalises. 4.1 Resources

a)  Manpower 

The Assistant Commissioner Police Protection Unit shall ensure that enough manpower is provided to successfully conduct the operation. All members shall be punctual for parades. All members shall remain sober throughout the entire period of the operation. The highest standard of discipline and turnout shall be maintained throughout the operation. b) Briefing

    All commanders shall ensure that their subordinates are 

adequately briefed and debriefed. c) Supervision

    Commanders shall ensure that the highest standard of  
      supervision is exercised. 

d) Transport and fuel Commanders shall ensure that sufficient transport and logistics are provided for the operation through liaison with relevant offices. All B cars and ambulances shall be driven only by graded drivers who shall be accompanied by armed observers. Members on duty shall be armed with AK and FN rifles as well as pistols. Drivers and riders shall ensure that their vehicles and motorcycles have serviceable beacon lights and sirens at all times during the operation. The Units Transport Officer shall provide transport to ferry members assigned to static guard duties. Transtech and fuel attendants shall be readily available for the speedy repair of vehicles and issuance of fuel respectively. f) Finance Travelling and subsistence allowances shall not be paid to officers and members. g) Dress order Dress order number 5 shall be worn by all members during the period of the operation except for PPU Escorts drivers, observers and ushers who shall wear dress order number 2. Riders shall put on riders’ kit. Police Intelligence members shall wear civilian clothes. COMMAND AND CONTROL The overall commander of the operation shall be the Assistant Commissioner Police Protection Unit, Assistant Commissioner E. MUSWITA, contactable on cellphone number 0712 236 679. He shall be deputised by Chief Superintendent A. DAHWA who is contactable on cellphone number 0716 800 205. Chief Superintendent L. MASARAURE shall be the ground Commander for Police Protection Unit Escorts District and shall be contactable on cellphone number 0712 831 593 or 0773 021 302. Chief Superintendent E. MAINGIRE shall be the ground Commander for Police Protection Unit Tomlinson District and shall be contactable on cellphone number 0772 293 402. Chief Superintendent E. NYAHANANA shall be the ground commander for Police Protection Unit Northern District and shall be contactable on cellphone number 0717 591 071. Chief Superintendent P.R.J MPOFU shall be the ground commander for Police Protection Unit Southern District and shall be contactable on cellphone number 0712 921 007. Superintendent E. MUTEVANI shall be the ground commander for Police Protection Unit ICT and Signals sections and shall be contactable on cellphone number 0772 919 660. Superintendent A. NYAKU shall be the ground commander for the Units Sections and shall be contactable on cellphone number 0713 972 113. Superintended I. CHAPETA shall be responsible for the coordination of all Police Protection Unit operational activities and shall be contactable on cellphone number 0712 921 585 and 0777 209 495 All call signs including those for commanders shall remain the same as per normal routine duties. All call signs under this operation shall operate on channel 9. b) Communication The Units Signals Officers shall provide sufficient radios for use during the operation. Besides Police two-way communication radios and due to the nature of our duties telephones and cell phones shall be used as well during the operation. Members shall be briefed at the commencement of the operation and debriefed at the end of tour of duty by their respective ground commanders. 5.3 General All members shall be sober and punctual throughout the operation. A high degree of turnout and discipline is expected from every member involved in this operation for the successful execution of the operation. All forms of indiscipline shall be dealt with accordingly.

[E. MUSWITA] Assistant Commissioner 
    Officer Commanding Police
    POLICE PROTECTION UNIT 

DIST Copy No Info CGP 01 CSO Ops 02 Action Dispol PPU Southern 03 Dispol PPU Northern 04 Dispol PPU Tomlinson 05 Dispol PPU Escorts 06 Prov Ops Coordinator PPU 07 File 08