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(HERALD) Shamva murder: Eight policemen arrested

Shamva murder: Eight policemen arrested
Wednesday, 21 March 2012 00:00
Crime Reporter

SHAMVA Police Station officer-in-charge and seven other policemen have been arrested in connection with the fatal assault of a suspect at the weekend. Chief police spokesperson Senior Assistant Commissioner Wayne Bvudzijena yesterday said the eight policemen were expected to appear in court soon facing murder charges.

He said the eight have since been transferred to allow investigations to take place.
“We are treating it just like any murder case. So there is no favouritism. We are going to carry out investigations until we finalise the case,” he said. Snr Asst Comm Bvudzijena said those who were beaten up were going for medical examinations to ascertain the extent of the injuries they sustained.

“As ZRP we respect the sanctity of human life and these officers have since been transferred from the station to allow investigations to take place,” he said.

Seven other people were also injured after police reportedly attacked residents of a Shamva mine.

This followed an incident in which the wife of the officer-in-charge, who was only identified as Inspector Shumba, had her wallet stolen.

Snr Asst Comm Bvudzijena said the deceased has been identified as Luckmore Chivambu of Ashley Mill Compound in Shamva.

His body was taken to Bindura Provincial Hospital mortuary for post-mortem.

Chivambu is believed to have died as a result of injuries sustained in the alleged assault.

Among the injured were 51-year-old Martha Chidzonga who sustained a broken arm and Shepherd Hudye.

The injured were taken to Shashi Hospital in Bindura.

Angry residents on Monday stormed the police station, demanding to beat up Insp Shumba.

Insp Shumba reportedly led armed policemen who assaulted workers at Canterbury Mine with batons accusing them of harbouring the thief.

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