Stan,

I am very sceptical that the ZNA will stay in their barracks, already there are reports that officers are being despatched to the provinces to co-ordinate the next stage of ZANU-PF's campaign to retain power. The ZNA would not need to fight their fellow citizens, just not do anything to stop the expected intimidation of the rural voters. Keeping the ZNA in barracks also helps to insulate them from the citizenry and under control. Heaven forbid someone in the ZNA decided not to remain loyal to Mugabe and ZANU-PF.

Historically the Police (ZRP) have been a more influential force, without any current signs of independence. Then there is the intelligence agency (CIO) whose loyalty is un-conditional and have a long history of brutality.

davidbfpo