Beverly Bizeki
Business Against Crime Forum of Zimbabwe (BACFOZ) has donated a Toyota Wish to the Masvingo Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to capacitate the department in mobility in the fight against crime.
In a handover ceremony held at Phoenix police camp in Masvingo, BACFOZ chairperson Walter Muleya said the donation was a gesture aimed at increasing police mobility in the fight against crime.
“BACFOZ Masvingo has donated a motor vehicle to CID Masvingo, a kind gesture that is aimed at increasing mobility and visibility to detectives as they execute their mandate of detecting and investigating all serious cases and ensure a crime free society. Although the donation is just a drop in the ocean, it is just the beginning of a great cause,” said Muleya.
As the community faces challenges of criminals who use high powered vehicles to commit crimes such as robberies and unlawful entry, Muleya said the committee saw it fitting for detectives to be well equipped as they end up using their own personal vehicles to do their work.
“As BACFOZ we have witnessed the hard work done by our detectives with limited resources for instance they utilize their personal vehicles in executing their duties. Unless our detectives are well equipped and have adequate resources, there is no hope that our communities will be peaceful and safe,” said Muleya.
Assistant Commissioner Dr Godfrey Zimbwa who graced the event as guest of honour said the department has mobility challenges because of a depleted fleet and the donation made proffered a favourable environment for police to do their work.
“With a depleted fleet, mobility has been a serious challenge even after receiving a report of a serious nature.What the business community has offered us today is a favourable environment that will help us excel in our service delivery,” said Zimbwa.
Zimbwa also urged others to follow through what BACFOZ has done and fill in the gaps that are there within the department.
“The sacrifice made today is benchmark which I believe others will look at other areas like CCTVs and other smart policing,” said Zimbwa.
The brand new vehicle which was donated had a landing price of US$9680.
