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Names of fans suspected to be behind BF violence
14 Sep 2023 at 14:24hrs | Views
The police have disclosed the identities of 19 individuals who have been apprehended in connection with the public unrest that occurred at Barbourfields Stadium during a league match between the home team, Dynamos, and Highlanders.
The match was prematurely halted just moments before the conclusion of the first half due to pitch invasion by fans.
In an official statement, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, the national spokesperson for the police, announced, "The Zimbabwe Republic Police is releasing the names of 19 suspects who were arrested for their involvement in the public disturbance at Barbourfields Stadium on September 10, 2023. The ZRP emphasizes that ongoing investigations are aimed at identifying and apprehending additional suspects linked to the incident."
Arrested suspects are:
Reymond Nkomo (25) Makokoba, Bulawayo,
Noboth Sithole of Mzilikazi, Bulawayo,
Sylvester Gumbo (30) Old Pumula,
Shepherd Ncube(26) OF BMC, Mzilikazi,
Wisdom Dube (30) Nkulumane 5,
Shepherd Dube (24) of Ngozi Mine, Bulawayo,
Raymond Nkomo (26) Makokoba,
Micah Masuku (49), Makokoba,
Zibusiso Nkomo (32) Old Lobengula,
Nelson Musengi (27) Pelandaba West,
Brian Moyo (36) New Luveve),
Willard Ncube (46) Pumula North,
Khumbulani Khumalo (49), Sauerstown,
Promise Mbambo (37) Jabulani Flats, Makokoba,
Hlakanipha Luphahla (28), Old Pumula,
Japhet Ncube (30) Cowdray Park,
Brandon Mpala (27), Masiyepambili Flats,
Ayanda Dube (33), Old Pumula,
Prince Moyo (35) Old Pumula.
The match was prematurely halted just moments before the conclusion of the first half due to pitch invasion by fans.
In an official statement, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, the national spokesperson for the police, announced, "The Zimbabwe Republic Police is releasing the names of 19 suspects who were arrested for their involvement in the public disturbance at Barbourfields Stadium on September 10, 2023. The ZRP emphasizes that ongoing investigations are aimed at identifying and apprehending additional suspects linked to the incident."
Arrested suspects are:
Reymond Nkomo (25) Makokoba, Bulawayo,
Noboth Sithole of Mzilikazi, Bulawayo,
Sylvester Gumbo (30) Old Pumula,
Shepherd Ncube(26) OF BMC, Mzilikazi,
Wisdom Dube (30) Nkulumane 5,
Shepherd Dube (24) of Ngozi Mine, Bulawayo,
Raymond Nkomo (26) Makokoba,
Micah Masuku (49), Makokoba,
Zibusiso Nkomo (32) Old Lobengula,
Nelson Musengi (27) Pelandaba West,
Brian Moyo (36) New Luveve),
Willard Ncube (46) Pumula North,
Khumbulani Khumalo (49), Sauerstown,
Promise Mbambo (37) Jabulani Flats, Makokoba,
Hlakanipha Luphahla (28), Old Pumula,
Japhet Ncube (30) Cowdray Park,
Brandon Mpala (27), Masiyepambili Flats,
Ayanda Dube (33), Old Pumula,
Prince Moyo (35) Old Pumula.
Source - The Chronicle