A joint operation by members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police and the military have launched flash roadblocks all over Bulawayo barring any civilian from entering the Central Business District.
ZUPCO buses are being turned back with the armed forces saying only security personnel and health services workers are allowed to enter the CBD.
The reasons for tightening security has not been told to the public.
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MDC Bulawayo officials who spoke to this reporter said they suspect the security forces were implementing a method similar to the one done in Harare where the smaller faction of MDC led by Thokozani Khupe took over the Harare head office in evening after the capital city was sealed from public entry.