Police have said 69 firearms were voluntarily surrendered by the public across the country during the 2024 Firearms Amnesty for Voluntary Surrender of Firearms and Ammunition, which ran from September 1 to September 30.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi expressed gratitude to the public for their positive response on Thursday, October 3. He said:
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The Police extends gratitude to the public for their cooperation during the amnesty period and encourages continued support in the Police’s efforts to fight crime and ensure public safety.
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Commissioner Nyathi announced that the ZRP will soon launch a nationwide operation targetting individuals and companies in possession of illegal firearms and ammunition.
He said the operation aims to tackle public safety concerns regarding the misuse of firearms in criminal activities, including armed robbery, murder, and other offences. Added Comm. Nyathi:
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The Zimbabwe Republic Police implores members of the public to report individuals or companies suspected to be in possession of illegal firearms on National Complaints Desk number (0242) 703631 or Whatsapp on 0712 800 197 or report at any nearest Police Station.
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During a special time, people turned in 69 guns to the police. The police are happy and thankful for this. They want to keep everyone safe by making sure that only the right people have guns. Now, the police are going to look for people with illegal guns and take them away. They want us to help by telling them if we know someone with an illegal gun. It's important to stop people from using guns to do bad things. So, if we know something, we should tell the police.

69 Firearms Surrendered To The Police During 2024 Firearms Amnesty

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has expressed disappointment over the limited response to the 2024 Firearms Amnesty on Voluntary Surrender of Firearms and Ammunition programme.
From 1 to 13 September 2024, only eight firearms were surrendered nationwide under the amnesty programme aimed at encouraging the voluntary return of firearms and ammunition.
ZRP spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said that the Firearms Amnesty, which began on 1 September 2024, is set to run through 30 September 2024. He said:
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To date, only eight firearms have been surrendered to the Police throughout the country.
The Police is concerned with reports of armed robberies throughout the country which show that unregistered firearms and ammunition are in the wrong hands. These are most likely being used to commit criminal acts.
We urge the public to take advantage of this opportunity to surrender firearms and ammunition voluntarily, without fear of questioning or arrest by the Police.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police encourages companies, farmers, miners, hunters, individuals, gun dealers or gun clubs, and security companies who are no longer authorised to possess firearms or ammunition to surrender them to the nearest Police Station.
Licensed firearm holders are reminded to update their records and notify the authorities of any changes in residential or business addresses.
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Commissioner Nyathi said the ZRP will maintain rigorous checks and verifications at residential and business premises suspected of housing illegal firearms throughout the amnesty period.
He also issued a stern warning to the public: once the amnesty period concludes, a nationwide operation will be launched, leading to arrests for illegal possession of firearms or ammunition.
Commissioner Nyathi urged citizens to take advantage of the amnesty by voluntarily surrendering any firearms and ammunition they may possess, adding that such cooperation is crucial for ensuring public safety.
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The Zimbabwe police are sad because only 8 guns were handed in during a special program. They want people to give in their guns to stop crime. The program runs until the end of September, then they will start to arrest people with illegal guns. They want everyone to follow the law and keep everyone safe. Police will be checking houses for illegal guns. So, it's better to hand in any guns you have now and be safe.

Only Eight Weapons Surrendered Under Firearms Amnesty - ZRP

Six (6) firearms were surrendered to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) on Tuesday under the presidential amnesty on voluntary surrender of firearms and ammunition.
This brings the total number of guns surrendered to the police so far to 427. ZRP said in a statement:
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On 13/09/22, six firearms were voluntarily surrendered to the Police under the operation Firearms Amnesty, bringing the cumulative number of firearms surrendered, to 427 and 219 rounds of ammunition, since 08/08/22.
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The presidential amnesty on voluntary surrender of firearms and ammunition, which runs from 8 August to 30 September 2022, allows holders of guns and ammunition to hand them in with no charges being laid or penalties exacted.
Announcing the presidential amnesty on the voluntary surrender of firearms and ammunition on 8 August 2022, ZRP national spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said:
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… the Zimbabwe Republic Police advises the public that in line with Article 12 of SADC Protocol on the control of firearms, ammunition and related materials, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, His Excellency Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has granted an amnesty to all members of the public who are in possession of firearms and ammunition falling under the categories listed above to voluntarily surrender them to the Zimbabwe Republic Police from 8th August to 30th September 2022.
The firearms should be surrendered to any nearest Police station with the volunteer being given an official safe custody receipt to confirm that the weapon has indeed been taken over by the Police officer at the local Police station.
No criminal charges will be preferred to members of the public during this period as long as one complies with the provisions of the Presidential Amnesty.
The amnesty also covers anyone who is in possession of any weapon which was smuggled or illegally brought into the country.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police takes this opportunity to inform the public that physical checks and verifications will be conducted on all residential and business premises where illegal firearms are suspected to be.
In the same vein, all licensed firearm owners are implored to visit local Police stations and update their records in compliance with the Firearms Act Chapter 10:09.
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