The police emphasized the potential dangers posed by fireworks, citing both human and animal safety as compelling reasons for the imposed restriction.

Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, the national police spokesperson, underscored the risks associated with the use of fireworks, highlighting the grave fire hazard they present, as well as the potential for physical and psychological harm to individuals and pets. 

Nyathi stressed that law enforcement would take punitive action against those found purchasing, selling, or igniting fireworks, and urged the public to abstain from engaging in such activities.

Zimbabwean Police Ban Fireworks to Ensure Festive Season Safety!

In his statement, Assistant Commissioner Nyathi expressed concern for the welfare of animals, elucidating how the distress caused by fireworks induces fear and disorientation in pets, leading them to flee from their homes and into potentially hazardous environments. 

This, he emphasized, not only endangers the animals but also poses a significant risk to public safety, potentially resulting in injuries due to pet-related incidents.