TAJAMUKA activists who were involved in skirmishes with the
police, illegal money-changers and vendors during violent protests in Harare on
Friday, were yesterday said to have gone into hiding fearing both the police
and Zanu PF youths.
One of the activists who spoke on condition he was not
named, said following the demonstrations, police had visited his home with the
intention of arresting him.
“I am not at home because police are after me even though I
was not part of the violent demonstration. The police have no idea who was part
of the demonstration and are now looking for anyone linked to the
organisation,” he said.
The activist said so far, no one from the social movement
had been arrested.
“None of our members have been arrested so far but there
are some people who were arrested. These could have been people who just joined
in the demonstration or passers-by,” he said.
MDC-T secretary for security and defence, James Chidhakwa
said the opposition party youth had not taken part in the demonstration because
they were preparing for their 18th anniversary celebrations to be held in
Kwekwe on Saturday.
“It is sad that police attacked our members at Harvest
House. They seem to think that hitting MDC supporters and youths will end the
crisis in this country. We are busy with our anniversary celebrations and we
are not in anyway involved with the violence which rocked Harare,” he said.
Zanu PF youths are reportedly angry after a ruling party
branded vehicle had its windows shattered by the protesters.
They have promised retributive justice, saying they were
waiting for another such demonstration.
But youth leader Kudzai Chipanga said he was in the dark.
“I am in Bulawayo and I am yet to receive a report on the
violence and damage on the vehicle. We are busy here assessing the preparedness
of Bulawayo to host the ninth presidential youth interface rally and mobilising
our structures,” he said.
Attempts to get comment from the police yesterday were
fruitless as national spokesperson Senior Assistant Commissioner Charity
Charamba, said she was attending a funeral and could not comment. Standard
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