MDC-T police murder suspect offers to go on 24 hour house arrest

MDC-T national youth chairman Solomon Madzore, accused of murdering a senior policeman, has offered to go on 24-hour house arrest as part of his bail conditions pending trial for murder.

Madzore - who has been in remand prison for a month - has also undertaken to surrender the registration book of his personal vehicle as assurance that he will not abscond.

The desperation has also resulted in his brother Paul Madzore, legislator for Glen View, undertaking to offer $5 000 as surety for his release.

MP Madzore even confirmed by standing up in court when his young brother's lawyer Gift Mutisi informed the judge about the surety issue.

Justice Mary Zimba-Dube recorded the offers but law officer Edmore Nyazamba, said he will need time to consider the undertakings before making the State's response to the bail application.

Justice Zimba-Dube rolled over the matter to today to allow Nyazamba to make some considerations.  

Nyazamba told the court that yesterday afternoon he will be attending the funeral of law officer Godwin Takawira Nyasha. As part of the changed circumstances warranting the release of Madzore, Mutisi said investigations were complete and there were no more fears that he will interfere with investigations.

It was also brought to the court's attention that Madzore was attending public gatherings and the State's allegations that he was at large before his arrest were unfounded.

Mutisi served the court and the State with video recordings showing Madzore's attendance at some  party gatherings and an affidavit by party spokesperson Douglas Mwonzora.