Francis Makonese (45) and his deputies Vengai Fombe (48)
and Solomon Matavire (49) stood accused of failing to report to Police the case
of Shakemore Mandanda (38) who was allegedly assaulted by fellow inmates
including Godfrey Mugabe sometime in September 2022.
Mandanda told the court that he only managed to access and
make his report to Police after he came out of prison on March 31, 2023.
Makonese and his workmates pleaded not guilty and were
acquitted by Magistrate Isaac Chikura. Nixon Chamisa represented the State.
All the three accused told the court that the case was
never reported to them and they were therefore not aware of it.
The Mirror understands that Mandanda wants the State to
appeal against the outcome. Masvingo Mirror
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