Residents warn against granting arrest powers to Harare municipal police; cite abuse of power concerns

The Harare Residents Trust (HRT) has raised concerns over government’s proposal to grant arresting powers to municipal police officers, warning the move could expose residents to abuse given the City of Harare’s long-standing reputation for corruption and poor enforcement.

Cabinet last week received a Municipal Police Bill, which proposes granting arresting powers to the city […] The postResidents warn against granting arrest powers to Harare municipal police; cite abuse of power concernsappeared first onNewZimbabwe.com.