Zanu-PF official's home burnt, suspected politically-motivated arson

Police in Mashonaland Central province are investigating a case of suspected politically-motivated arson in Musana where two huts belonging to Zanu-PF chairperson for Rutope district were burnt, the state media reported Tuesday.

The arson occurred in Jokonya village under Chief Musana early Monday morning.

The victim, Anatolia Muondoka, said all her harvest for this farming season, kitchen utensils and clothes were destroyed by the fire.

Miss Muondoka, who is a widow, appealed for assistance from the government saying she is now living on handouts from well wishers.

"I no longer have anything to eat and I am now living from food handouts from well wishers. I have lost everything. I am appealing to the government to help me," said Miss Muondoka.

Villagers in the same area expressed shock over the sad developments saying such people are a threat to society.

Police spokesperson, Senior Assistant Commissioner Charity Charamba said law enforcement authorities will fully investigate the matter to its finality saying the organisation will not tolerate any form of politically motivated violence.

"As an organisation we will not relax as such people continue to terrorise innocent people. We do not tolerate any form of violence and the culprits will be brought to book," Senior Assistant Commissioner Charamba said.

Meanwhile, a team of police details from various units such as the Criminal Investigation Department and forensic visited the Jokonya homestead to gather evidence.