Consider investing in crime awareness ZRP urged

The Zimbabwe Republic Police have been called upon to consider investing in crime awareness programmes as a lasting solution to curbing crime.

The Crime Consultative Committees in Harare say lack of knowledge is to blame for the many cases of rape, assault and other common crimes especially in areas such as Epworth and other compound areas.

The Chairman of the Harare South Crime Consultative Committee, Mr Genius Mazhindu says there is need for crime awareness campaigns as a lasting solution to curb crime.

Mr Mazhindu said it is disturbing to note that some residents commit various crimes out of ignorance.

Another member of the Crime Consultative Committee, Patience Kapfunde says there is need for concerted efforts by stakeholders to curb crime.

A number of people especially from Epworth, Chinamhora and squatter camps around Harare have appeared before Harare Magistrate Courts facing charges of rape, incest and other crimes which some people believe are as a result of lack of information.

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