Lawyers fume over release of Zanu PF activists

HUMAN rights lawyers have petitioned the Officer-in-Charge at Nyanyadzi Police Station over alleged unprocedural release of six Zanu PF activists arrested for political violence.

Lawyer Peggy Tavagadza in a letter dated July 13 insisted that the six activists should have been hauled before the courts as they were facing serious charges of violating the Electoral Act.

“We write to register our client’s displeasure in the manner in which this case is being handled.

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