The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) yesterday arrested MDC
Alliance spokesperson Fadzai Mahere and six other activists on allegations of
inciting public violence after they were found wielding placards at a shopping
centre in Harare.
Another MDC Alliance activist, Cecilia Chimbiru was
arrested in the central business district (CBD) after she insulted law
enforcement agencies who were at a checkpoint.
Police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi
confirmed the arrests of Mahere and her fellow activists last night.
He said Mahere was arrested together with activists who
include, Jessca Drury, Simon Drury, Tinashe Murapata, Nyasha Musandi, Jaser
Lotter, Tinotendwa Muswe.
“Mahere and her accomplices were arrested at Groombridge
Shopping Centre in Mount Pleasant after they were found wielding placards aimed
at inciting an illegal demonstration and public violence. All the accused
persons are
The police and members of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces were
on high alert yesterday in their bid to thwart an intended illegal
demonstration that had been announced by opposition leader Jacob Ngarivhume who
has since been arrested together with journalist Hopewell Chin’ono.
being held with the Law and Order section where they are
assisting police’s with investigations,” said Asst Comm Nyathi.
He said Chimbiru, who was accompanied by Harare West
legislator Joana Mamombe, was arrested after she displayed disorderly conduct at
a police security check point in central Harare.
Chimbiru and Mamombe were coming from the Harare
Magistrates Courts where they were appearing on a different case.
“In respect of Chimbiru, the police recorded necessary
documents before releasing her. She is likely to be taken to court next
Tuesday,” said Ass Comm Nyathi.
The police and members of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces were
on high alert yesterday in their bid to thwart an intended illegal
demonstration that had been announced by opposition leader Jacob Ngarivhume who
has since been arrested together with journalist Hopewell Chin’ono.
The police were on top of the situation as the situation in
and around Harare was calm. Herald
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