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Prosecutors say MDC-T activists responsible for Harare killings
07 Aug 2018 at 07:48hrs | Views
MDC Alliance supporters arrested following last week's deadly violence are responsible for the death of six people in the widely condemned clashes, government prosecutors told a Harare court Monday, the NewZimbabwe.com reporte.
The claim was made by prosecutor Michael Reza as he opposed bail for the 27 suspects before magistrate Nyasha Vhitorini.
"Six people died because of the accused people's actions and some lost their property," said Reza.
"There is a direct link with each one of the accused people. They have more muscles than brains and they chose to use violence to settle issues instead of using the law"
Reza also arguing that the suspects were likely to flee and interfere with evidence and witnesses if granted bail pending.
"These are people who knew the police were looking for them. Instead of surrendering themselves they went and sought refuge at Harvest house," he charged.
"Some of the suspects were caught setting cars on fire and some were seen stoning police officers and we have the evidence.
"The state is saying these are people who have unfinished business outside. To them what they did already, is a minor disturbance and they want to be outside so that they can finish their business"
The State also said the political environment in the country was still "volatile"
The claim was made by prosecutor Michael Reza as he opposed bail for the 27 suspects before magistrate Nyasha Vhitorini.
"Six people died because of the accused people's actions and some lost their property," said Reza.
"There is a direct link with each one of the accused people. They have more muscles than brains and they chose to use violence to settle issues instead of using the law"
Reza also arguing that the suspects were likely to flee and interfere with evidence and witnesses if granted bail pending.
"These are people who knew the police were looking for them. Instead of surrendering themselves they went and sought refuge at Harvest house," he charged.
"Some of the suspects were caught setting cars on fire and some were seen stoning police officers and we have the evidence.
"The state is saying these are people who have unfinished business outside. To them what they did already, is a minor disturbance and they want to be outside so that they can finish their business"
The State also said the political environment in the country was still "volatile"
Source - newzimbabwe
