Zimbabweans Criticize Proton Bakers for Donating Drums to Bulawayo Police Traffic Section
Proton Bakers has come under fire after donating 11 empty drums to Bulawayo police traffic section.
Proton Bakers to donated 11 drums to the Bulawayo police traffic section for use at roadblocks, in a move that has sparked scrutiny and massive criticism from Zimbabweans.
Bulawayo Police Praise Proton Bakers Drums Donation
The Officer in charge for Bulawayo Central Traffic, Chief Inspector Samukeliso Sibanda, praised Proton Bakers for their generous donation, which supports police efforts to enhance public road safety during the handover at the Bulawayo Central Traffic Police station.
“I would like to express my appreciation for the donation of 11 roadblock drums from Proton Bakeries Zimbabwe, which we believe will greatly enhance the safety of our officers managing roadblocks. We have seen an increase in incidents where police officers have been run over, so these drums will improve their visibility, especially at night, as they are equipped with reflectors that can be seen from a distance. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Proton Bakers.”
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Zimbabweans Criticize Proton Bakers Roadblock Drums Donation
The move by Proton Bakers to donate 11 drums to the Bulawayo police traffic section for use at roadblocks however attracted massive criticism from Zimbabweans.
Netizens castigated the bakery company for donating empty drums to the police.
Netizens argued that Zimbabwe should move with the times and use more modern traffic stops signs like cones instead of old fashioned drums.
Zimbabweans argued that this was beyond embarrassing and that the donation did not deserve a photo-op.
Here are some of the reactions;
@drtn83;
Don’t do this again @ProtonBakers & @PoliceZimbabwe, this is embarrassing. You do not need photo opp for such donations, they are empty drums for crying out loud. Both of you behave!
@hpazv81;
This is Rubbish our leadership needs to stop this mediocrity how can you have a photo shoot for used oil drums painted black and white… this is true lack of ambition the Commissioner should refuse this
@SOneblow:
Are you guys on drugs realy now, this is worrisome now drum, drum, REGERAI vakomana
@Kuziva2;
Ma Dhiramu pa road block in 2024 ahhh yaaah takaroiwa neakafa shuwa.
@KingTera8;
Drums in 2024. Whilst some upgrade onto drone policing. Isu zvedu nemaDrum !!
@MutonhodzaPhil;
Huye bodo…11 drums.. empty drums…mototorwa ma pictures. Huye bodo nyika yangu babanguwe…Proton haisi serious.
@DavieBlaine;
Celebrating Drums….bout a month ago it was a service kit(a mere oil, air & diesel filter…. Now this. It’s Zimbabwe. Can’t make it up
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