Zimbabwe security forces were on high alert today to deal with any trouble after the result of presidential elections is announced, state television said.
ZBC said Defence Minister Mr Sydney Sekeramayi had called on Zimbabweans to accept the result of the controversial election, which President Robert Mugabe looks set to win.
Latest official results showed President Mugabe in a commanding lead. His main rival Mr Morgan Tsvangirai says the polls were rigged.
ZBC quoted Mr Sekeramayi as saying government was aware of certain groups ready to put the country into chaos.
The private Daily News said heavily armed soldiers and police had been deployed in several cities and towns yesterday as counting of votes began.
