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Zimbabwe Police Question CCC Spokesperson Mahere Over Bomb Explosion in Chinhoyi


Fadzayi Mahere, spokeswoman of Citizens’ Coalition for Change. (Columbus Mavhunga/VOA)
Fadzayi Mahere, spokeswoman of Citizens’ Coalition for Change. (Columbus Mavhunga/VOA)

Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) spokesperson, Fadzayi Mahere, says she has been questioned by the police on reports the party made about a bomb explosion a few days ago at a party rally in Chinhoyi, which was addressed by Nelson Chamisa.

In a tweet, Mahere said, “… Attended at CID Law & Order Mash West in Chinhoyi. I was questioned in connection with the statements we issued concerning the rally explosive incident. I gave the investigating officers the information & clarification they requested and I have been excused.”

Police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi was unreachable for comment as he was not responding to calls on his mobile phone.

CCC reported that there was an explosion at the venue of the rally attended by thousands of people. Nobody was injured in the incident, which left CCC supporters buffled.

In another tweet, Mahere urged the government to release incarcerated CCC lawmakers Job Sikhala and Godfrey Sithole and 14 other activists, who are in remand prison facing charges of inciting violence and obstructing the course of justice.

Mahere said, “The unconstitutional & unjust incarceration of Hon @JobSikhala1, Hon Godfrey Sikhala has become an international issue. The world sees the injustice being perpetrated by a regime afraid of its citizens. The #Nyatsime16 must be freed. There must be justice for Moreblessing Ali.”

Meanwhile, Mrs. Sikhala, who was arrested on her way to see her husband Job Sikhala at Chikurubi Maximum Prison, is expected to appear in court on Thursday.

She is facing an unspecified traffic offence.

Mahere said, “… A docket has been opened & she’s been summoned to appear in court on Thursday. She was released & proceeded to Chikurubi Prison with Mai Sithole.”

Sikhala and others have been in remand prison for more than three months.

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