Police have called on the government to outlaw “vuzu” parties saying they promote drug and sex abuse among the youth.
On Saturday, apostolic churches partnered with police in an anti-drug campaign at Gwanzura Stadium in Highfield.
Various apostolic faith churches from Chitungwiza, led by Madzibaba Owen Chingondi, and Highfield-based Madzibaba Moses Gwanzura attended the function where several musicians performed.
Detective Sergeant Netty Kundizeza said some young people are made to abuse drugs at Vuzu parties in some cases unknowingly. Said Kundizeza:
Our nation is losing talented people due to the abuse of drugs. Vuzu parties must be outlawed as they encourage drug and sex abuse among the youth.
Some youths are being abused at Vuzu parties where they are lured into eating cakes and drinks mixed with dangerous drugs.
Mutoriro, tumbwa nedombo zvaparadza vana vedu tovaviga toshaya anotishandira nekushandira nyika yedu.
Parents, let us join hands in monitoring and teaching our children to desist from abusing these drugs and substances.
Speaking at the event, Madzibaba Moses said that they decided to partner with the police to fight drug abuse. He said:
Our marriage with the police is to fight crime. We organised this musical show to address people about the dangers of drug and substance abuse.
Not all people come for prayers, but all people are affected by the few who engage in criminal activities.
Our musicians are here to strike the right chords for our message to sink into their minds that our nation can only be built by us.
Among the artists who performed were Allan Chimbetu and Mark Ngwazi. | H-Metro