In a statement, national police spokesperson Assistant
Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrests.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of
suspects in Mashonaland East for illegally settling at Longlands, Tantalon and
Dagbreek farms in Beatrice and Chivhu. 17 suspects were arrested at Longlands
and Tantalon farms in Beatrice.
“The suspects have appeared in court and are on remand.”
He said 14 other suspects who were arrested at Longlands
Farm, Beatrice on 29 December 2023, are currently in police custody awaiting a
court appearance.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police warns land barons who are
illegally parcelling out land to desperate home seeks that they risk being
arrested and face the full wrath of the law,” he said.
He said the police have since identified land barons in
Mashonaland East and are interested in interviewing the listed suspects in
connection with the illegal parcelling of land at Longlands, Tantalon and
Dagbreek farms.
They are Michel Ndlovu, Zivengwa Mamina, Chrispen Magaya,
Shadreck Chimbare, Shepherd Jongwe, Misheck Chuma and Last Rutsvara.
The listed suspects have been urged to report to CID Chivhu
and CID Beatrice.
“The Police advises the public that only the Ministry of
Land, Agriculture, Fisheries , Water and Rural Development is mandated to
allocate agricultural land, hence those who are in need of agricultural land
should approach the ministry.
“Anyone involved in parcelling out land or making
unauthorised development on private or gazetted land will be arrested without
fear or favour,” Asst Comm Nyathi said. Herald
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