The two soldiers are Mbonisi Ncube (20) and Peace Maphosa
(21) and they are stationed at 2.1 Reserve Force Battalion, Mt Darwin.
A source close to investigations said while Zenzo Masina
(53) was walking to Lobengula West suburb from Njube suburb at around 7pm last
week on Sunday after he had parted ways with his younger brother Brighton (39)
he met the duo of Maphosa and Ncube.
They accused him of violating Covid-19 regulations and
being out and about during curfew hours.
They grabbed him by his hand before they hit him with open
hands while they demanded cash. Masina gave them US$20 and $80 and they let him
free.
After about 10 minutes they bumped into Brighton while he
was returning to his place and they accused him of being outside during curfew
time. While he was trying to explain, they grabbed him by his throat and took
turns to slap him with open hands on the face and head, said the source.
They demanded money, but he could not give them anything
because he had nothing on him. Their luck ran out when neighbourhood watch
committee members arrived and apprehended them.
They took them to Njube Police Station leading to their
arrest. Bulawayo police spokesperson Inspector Abednico Ncube confirmed the
incident.
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