7 ‘terrorism’ suspects granted bail

SEVEN Southlea Park residents accused of trying to bomb earthmoving equipment in Beatrice were yesterday granted bail by the High Court after spending four months in remand prison.

The seven, Trymore Mukachura (38), Norbert Gunduza (35), Kudzanai Bhobho (27), Hardlife Jacob (40), Victor Mushonga (36), Luckmore Mabika (26) and Gift Kachimani were granted $20 000 bail each by High Court judge, Justice Webster Chinamhora.

They were being represented by Peter Patisani, and facing charges of possession of weaponry for insurgency, banditry, sabotage or terrorism as read in section 27 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act.

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