HARARE, March 1 (Xinhua) -- Zimbabwe's security systems are on high alert following a "bomb/firearm threat" targeting the country's airports, presidential spokesperson George Charamba said Friday.
The bomb threat forced Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who was scheduled to fly to the resort town of Victoria Falls Friday morning, to cancel the trip.
"This morning (Friday morning) Zimbabwe Airport Authorities were made aware of an e-mail sent through Fastjet airline by one John Doe claiming 'credible bomb/firearm threat' targeting Zimbabwean airports," Charamba said in a statement. "As a precaution, the country's security systems are now on heightened alert following this message whose source and credibility are also being investigated."
He said although the country is peaceful and its ports of entry secure, the government takes and treats such alerts on possible terrorist attacks very seriously.
He urged the nation to remain calm while investigations are underway. ■