Cop challenges Chihuri

A Bulawayo police officer who was allegedly caned 56 strokes for deserting guard at Chiadzwa diamond mine to look for relish in villages before his subsequent dismissal has approached the High Court for his matter to heard.

Lament Mafuta filed his application for review of his disciplinary proceedings two years ago, but the matter has not been heard despite an application made last year, prompting his lawyers, Khumalo and Company Attorneys to request relief from the hearing date last week.

Police Commissioner-General, Augustine Chihuri, hearing officer, Superintendent Rigomeka of Mutare, Home Affairs co-ministers Theresa Makone and Kembo Mohadi and the Police Board of Inquiry were cited as first, second, third and fourth respondents.

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