Four Chitungwiza men have appeared in court for allegedly carrying out a series of vehicle arson attacks at business premises in Avondale, Highlands, Newlands and Goromonzi on Friday last week.
Last Matarutse
(40), Abel Jobe (47), Kizito Chinhanga (40) and Thomas Chanetsa (45) were
charged with malicious damage to property when they appeared separately before
Harare magistrate, Ms Marehwanazvo Gofa.
The court
remanded them in custody to April 14, advising them to apply for bail at the
High Court.
Allegations are
that Matarutse targeted IMC Communications at 42 Lanark Road, Avondale.
He is accused
of driving his silver Toyota Corolla to the premises and setting the vehicle on
fire at the entrance gate, causing damage to the lighting system and a Starlink
authorised dealer signpost.
Jobe is accused
of attempting to destroy Sano Complex in Goromonzi after he reportedly drove
his blue Nissan Sunny to the premises and set the vehicle on fire. However, the
fire did not cause any significant damage.
Chinhanga is
being charged with targeting Sakunda Holdings at 11 Argyle Road, Avondale.
He allegedly
drove his blue Nissan X-Trail to the entrance, set the vehicle on fire, and
attempted to destroy the premises.
Chanetsa
allegedly attempted to burn down a DA Service Station at 486A Glenara Avenue,
North Highlands in Harare.
He is accused
of driving his red Toyota Raum to the forecourt and setting it on fire. The
blaze was extinguished before it could cause any damage. Herald
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