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    Police arrest reckless kombi driver featured in viral video

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    Harare,  (New Ziana) – The commuter omnibus driver whose
    dangerous driving on the pavement in the Harare Central Business
    District went viral on social media has been arrested, the police has
    confirmed.

    Nikisi Peter (29) was apprehended after he was captured on video driving
    dangerously on the pavement along Julius Nyerere Way, outside an OK
    Zimbabwe Supermarket.

    The incident, which occurred on Saturday last week, sparked a public
    outrage, prompting swift action from law enforcement.

    Shortly after the video went viral, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP)
    received a tip-off that Peter was leaving the CBD in his Toyota Hiace
    heading to Chitungwiza, and set up a roadblock along Seke Road.

    “As police awaited the kombi’s arrival at the roadblock near ABC
    Auctions, Peter attempted to evade capture by reversing the vehicle,”
    said national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi.

    “However, his escape was thwarted by oncoming traffic, leading him to
    switch off the engine and flee on foot, leaving the kombi behind.
    Authorities subsequently impounded the vehicle.”

    Ass Com Nyathi said the hunt for Peter ended on Wednesday when police
    received credible information about his location, leading to his arrest.

    The incident is part of a broader crackdown on illegal transport
    activities in Zimbabwe, under the operation dubbed “No to Mushikashika.”

    The operation aims to address the proliferation of unregistered and
    unsafe vehicles in the country and as of Wednesday, police reported a
    staggering 538 arrests, bringing to 8 233.the total number of arrests
    since the operation started.

    Among the detained are 204 touts while 67 unregistered or plateless
    vehicles have been impounded.

    Comm Nyathi reiterated the importance of adhering to road rules and
    regulations, emphasizing that reckless driving endangers the lives of
    both motorists and pedestrians.

    New Ziana

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