Job Sikhala arrested

MDC Alliance deputy national chairman Job Sikhala (pictured)was arrested yesterday after going into hiding late last month as State security agents were baying for his blood, accusing of inciting violence and organising the foiled July 31 protests.

Although national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi could not readily confirm Sikhala’s arrest, the opposition party claimed the combative Zengeza West MP was detained at Harare Central Police Station.

“MDC Alliance vice-chairman Sikhala has been arrested.

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