The Harare medical doctor Peter Magombeyi, who was found
last night in Nyabira after he, reportedly, went missing last Friday has been
attended to by a team of private and Government medical doctors at a local
hospital.
Magombeyi, was found in Nyabira, about 40km from the city
centre. His alleged abduction and disappearance sparked demonstrations, with
medical doctors downing tools demanding his release. There were, however,
questions on the authenticity of the claim amid indications that the
disappearance could have been staged.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul
Nyathi said investigations were still continuing.
“The ZRP wishes to advise members of the public that
investigations in Dr Peter Gabriel Magombeyi’s case are in full swing. He is
currently admitted at a local hospital for observation by a medical team.
“He has been examined by his own medical team and
government medical officers. He is safe and has not been arrested at all as
claimed in some sections of the media. Dr Magombeyi will be interviewed by the
police once he is cleared by his medical team,” he said.
Asst Comm Nyathi the examination by doctors was done in the
presence of his lawyers, Mr Doug Coltart and Jeremiah Bamu.
He added that there was no bad blood between his family
members and the police and that so far Dr Magombeyi had not said anything to
the police about his alleged abduction.
“We are waiting to talk to him once he has been discharged.
As of now he said he is physically fit but we are also waiting for the results
from the examination that was conducted by the doctors,” Asst Comm Nyathi.
He reiterated that they were still to establish
circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
When the Herald visited the hospital he was admitted, the
crew was barred by his lawyers from interviewing him but surprisingly there
were reports that some members from the international and private media were
allowed to talk to him. Herald
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