Before they could post bail money on Tuesday, police
brought up fresh charges against the suspects and requested that they remain in
custody pending their remand hearing on the new charges and further
investigations.
In a brief statement, national police spokesperson
Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi yesterday said: “As far as we are concerned,
Musa Taj Abdul is still under remand and if there are any changes, we wait to
be advised by the relevant judiciary department.”
The four were arrested in Beitbridge in August with five
others: Charles Lundu (47), Tapiwa Mangoma alias Tapa (27), Innocent Jairosi
(32), Prince Makodza (31), Liberty Mupamhanga (29). Some had been sought for
more than 20 years.
Adbul, Mupamhanga and Mutenda, who have been in custody for
about four months, were granted $5 000 bail each by Justice Chikowero, while
Kanhanga was released on $2 000 bail.
As part of their bail conditions, they were ordered to
reside at their given address and report to the police every Friday between 6am
and 6pm until the matter has been finalised. Herald
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