Murehwa political violence-Police Arrest suspect

Murehwa political violence perpetrator arrested

By Dumisani Ndlovu

Police have confirmed having arrested a 67 year old man, Never Chimutashu, on allegations of committing political violence in ward 4, Murehwa North, Mashonaland East.
“With reference to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) twitter message dated 7th of January 2023 on the alleged Murehwa North Political Violence incident, said National Police Spokesperson, Assistance Commissioner, Paul Nyathi.

Ass Com, Paul Nyathi confirmed that the suspect is set to appear in Court.
“ZRP confirms the arreste of one of the suspects, Never Chimutashu who is expected to appear in court in due course.” he said adding that investigations were still going on with a view of accounting for other suspects in this case,
Several human and people’s rights organisations condemned the attack of elderly Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) supporters by suspected Zanu PF youths in Murehwa.

This comes after a video showing elderly men and women being viciously assaulted and interrogated for attending a CCC gathering and being affiliated to the rival opposition party went viral on social media.
The video seems to have been filmed by one of the assailants.
People from all walks of life among them ministers of religion, citizens and lawyers who spoke to Kwedu News said they were disturbed by the disgrace with which the violence was administered.

“As Zimbabwe prepares for the 2023 general elections, we call for restraint from all and for the creation of a just and democratic society in which plurality thrives, said one prominent Gweru Lawyer, who declined to be identified.

“People and political parties should accommodate different beliefs and political proclivities and realize that in our diversity after all, we are one people, with a common past and after all we are all Zimbabwean, said Peter Mudarikwa from Kwekwe.

One of the elders who was severely assaulted has been hospitalised.
Human rights watchdogs and political analysts have repeatedly warned of a bloody 2023 election.

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