Kwekwe rally murder: 11 out, State security agents “hijack” funeral

BY MIRIAM MANGWAYA/SHARON BUWERIMWE
ELEVEN of the 16 youths who were arrested in connection with the murder of a Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) supporter at a rally in Kwekwe, Midlands province, on Sunday have been released amid reports that suspected State security agents had “hijacked” the funeral.

Five of the suspects were still being held in connection with the murder, according to human rights lawyers.

Police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi professed ignorance of the release of the suspected Zanu PF supporters when contacted for comment last night.

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