They are being held at Chinhoyi central police station.
MDC-A members including provincial chairperson, Mr Ralph
Magunje were arrested for unlawfully gathering in contravention of covid-19 at
their Mashonaland West offices in Chinhoyi.
Police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi
could not confirm nor deny the arrest as he was yet to receive reports from
Mashonaland West provincial office. He, however, reminded the nation that Level
4 lockdown was still in place and warned the public against disregarding the
measures.
Some officers at Chinhoyi central police station confirmed
the arrest and said the twelve were charged for contravening section 5 (3)(a)
of the Public Health (Covid-19 Prevention, Containment and Treatment) (National
Lockdown) (Consolidation and Amendment) Order, 2020, of Statutory Instrument
200/2020 as read with Statutory Instrument 10/2021.
MDC-A national deputy spokesperson, Clifford Hlatywawo
confirmed the arrest.
Recently, Norton Legislator Temba Mliswa was arrested at his Borrowdale home for contravening the same section.
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