The General Commander of the Police wants to prosecute and hold protesters responsible for the acts of vandalism they have committed.êm caused on the public highway.

He says that the protests taking place in some parts of the country, particularly in Gaza province, are criminal actions. Joaquim Sive promises to hold the perpetrators responsible.

The violent protests, looting and vandalizing of public and private property, under the pretext of repudiating the cost of living, are aimed at creating social destabilization in the country, said the Commander General of the Police of the Republic of Mozambique, quoted in a publication from the The Country

Joaquim Sive said that the police are investigating the actions of groups that promote riots and disorder on public roads.

It wants to strengthen cooperation between the police and the community in order to restore public order, security and tranquillity, so that the institutions can function normally.

Sive was speaking on Monday during the presentation of the new provincial commander in Gaza, Momade Catica, who replaces Celestino Vianeque.

It should be noted that when he was appointed to the post, the Head of State, Daniel Chapo, challenged the new commander to work to ensure that security is once again a reality for all Mozambicans.