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Bloody clashes pitting Kombi crews and Zanu PF youths in Chitungwiza
05 Jan 2016 at 10:28hrs | Views
Commuter omnibus drivers and touts were engaged in running battles with police and Chitungwiza Municipal Police in the morning over $100 traffic fines.
Council reportedly hired Zanu PF youths ‘to deal' with the protesting transport operators.
Bulawayo24.com understands that council later sought reinforcements from police who fired tear gas on the transport operators.
So fierce were the battles that no commuter omnibuses were travelling and stranded commuters had to walk a distance from the main metropolitan area to hike for lifts.
According to NewsDay, by mid-morning Zanu PF youths and touts have been dismissed by use of tear gas and the town council offices closed as police continue monitor the situation.
Council reportedly hired Zanu PF youths ‘to deal' with the protesting transport operators.
Bulawayo24.com understands that council later sought reinforcements from police who fired tear gas on the transport operators.
So fierce were the battles that no commuter omnibuses were travelling and stranded commuters had to walk a distance from the main metropolitan area to hike for lifts.
According to NewsDay, by mid-morning Zanu PF youths and touts have been dismissed by use of tear gas and the town council offices closed as police continue monitor the situation.
Source - Byo24News
