ZRP Warns “Fake” Motorcades After Madzibaba Owen Shuts Down Chitungwiza

After Madzibaba Owen Chikopokopo of Velvet Masowe rocked the streets of Chitungwiza with his fake motorcade, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a press statement condemning the use of unauthorized motorcades.

No Special Treatment for Private Functions

In the press statement, the ZRP advised that it is against the law for anyone outside the presidium to use a motorcade. This law applies to all functions, including church gatherings, birthday parties, or any other private functions.

“In terms of the country’s laws, only the State Presidium will be provided with motorized escorts or state motorcades. In this regard, the public should take note that there is no law or provision which allows the Zimbabwe Republic Police to offer or provide motorized escorts for various requests such as weddings, church gatherings, birthday parties, or other private functions,” read the statement.

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ZRP to Enforce The Law On Fake Motorcades

The police went further to articulate that the law does not allow the public to use any private or personal motorcade of any form across all the country’s roads. If anyone is found to be on the wrong side of the law, they are ready to enforce the law and arrest the perpetrators. “In the same vein, the public is accordingly informed that the law does not allow the use of any private or personal motorcade of any form on the country’s roads. Whether with beacon lights or sounding any form of siren,” the statement read. “The law will take its course without fear or favor on the wrong side of the law.”

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Government Backs Police Crackdown

The police’s stance was further bolstered by the Permanent Secretary Nick Mangwana. On his X timeline, declared, “NO TO FAKE MOTORCADES ON PUBLIC ROADS.”