Journalist summoned over 'treasonous' war vets communique

Alpha Media Holdings  (AMH) reporter Richard Chidza has been summoned by notorious Officer Commanding CID Law and Order Division Detective Assistant Commissioner Crispen Makedenge, to the Harare Central police station, the publication has said.

NewsDay website said, Chidza who once sought political office in last elections under MDC-T banner was accompanied by secretary Sifikile Thabete.

""(Chidza) has been called in connection with the stinging communiqué issued by war veterans weeks ago demanding that President Robert Mugabe steps down from power,"" reads part of a brief report.

It is not immediately clear if police will arrest the reporter or will just question him, NewsDay reported.

President Robert Mugabe called for a thorough investigation to the source of the origins of the statement that called for his resignation.

Mugabe pledged harsh punishment on the 'culprits'.

This comes a day after three suspected soldiers stormed AMH chairman, Trevor Ncube's Harare home and allegedly harassed his domestic staff and relatives, as State intimidation against suspected dissenting voices continues.