By Patience Gondo
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has deployed officers across all provinces to maintain peace and order ahead of and beyond October 17, 2025.
This comes amid heightened tensions and rising public anxiety over unverified threats and social media speculation for the One Million March set for October 17.
In a statement Thursday, police spokesman commissioner Paul Nyathi said comprehensive security measures have been put in place to ensure peace, law, and order throughout the country.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police assures all Zimbabweans and visitors that comprehensive security measures have been put in place to ensure peace, law, and order prevails before, during and after 17th October 2025,” Nyathi said in the statement.
He said police officers have been deployed nationwide to protect the public and key infrastructure in all the provinces.
Nyathi futher implored citizens to continue their normal routines without fear, emphasizing that all essential services including schools, businesses, public transport, and government institutions will continue to operate as usual.
“Members of the public are implored to go about their daily activities without fear,” Nyathi said.
Nyathi said the public should not be misled or intimidated by misinformation or threats circulating on social media platforms.
Any acts of violence, threats, vandalism or incitement to commit crime will be met with the full force of the law, he said.
He further cautioned that any attempts to stage unlawful demonstrations, gatherings, or processions would not be tolerated.
“Any attempts to engage in unlawful demonstrations, gatherings or processions will be met with the full wrath of the law,” Nyathi said.
Nyathi said citizens should report any suspicious activities or threats to their nearest police station.
“The public can also contact the National Complaints Desk at 024 270 3631 or via WhatsApp on 071 280 0197,” He concluded.