'Cop' sues Chihuri

A FORMER member of the Zimbabwe Republic Police's (ZRP) traffic section has sued Police Commissioner-General Augustine Chihuri for unlawful dismissal.

The former officer, only identified as D Munhumumwe, was recently convicted and dismissed from the police force after he was caught collecting bribes from motorists in contravention of the Police Act.

Munhumumwe cited the officer commanding Bulawayo Central district, Chief Superintendent Fungai Dengu, who presided over his case, and Chihuri, who endorsed the decision to fire him, as respondents.

He stated that his conviction by Dengu and Chihuri's subsequent dismissal of his appeal were in violation of the law, pleading with the court to quash Dengu's verdict.

In his founding affidavit, Munhumumwe submitted that Dengu tried him on June 10, 2015 on allegations of being found in possession of cash, while on duty at a road block.

Munhumumwe said Chihuri's dismissal of his appeal was based on an incompetent charge.

Munhumumwe said his right to a fair trial was highly compromised, as he was denied access to a recording of the proceedings.

The former cop said when he tried to question the procedure, he was threatened with a contempt charge.

Chihuri and Dengu are yet to respond to the summons.