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The Constitution of Zimbabwe
safeguards the sanctity of human
life and dignity.
It is therefore of great concern that
the ZDF seeks to justify the killing
of unarmed citizens by state
security agents who could have
otherwise utilised the many avenues
of dealing with situations.
It is clear that in the MhondoroNgezi incident, the soldier had
breached the army guidelines
relating to the handling of firearms
when he ventured into a public
space with a fully armed and loaded
gun.
The incident is a sad reminder of
the August 1, 2018 killings, when
soldiers disproportionate force
fatally shot at fleeing protesters in
Harare, killing six and injuring
dozens.
It also shows why there is an urgent
need for the implementation of the
Motlanthe Commission of Inquiry
recommendations for reform in the
state security sector.
The ZPP recommends that the ZDF
implement the Motlanthe
Commission of Inquiry on crowd
handling and discipline by members
of state security agents.
ZPP further asks that the ZDF
institutes an inquiry into the recent
spates of robberies and shootings
involving members of state security
agents and there should be an audit
of firearms, and the promulgation
of measures to ensure the security
of firearms.
In Chivhu, police unleashed dogs on a woman
in August 2021. She is still recocering, and
five months later, the perpetrators have not
been brought to book