Mudzuri faces arrest for murder

MDC-T vice-president Elias Mudzuri is facing arrest for the murder of a 23-year-old-man, who died from injuries sustained after an assault by the veteran politician and accomplices.

The former Harare mayor, who is also an MDC-T senator, allegedly teamed up with accomplices and assaulted the victim Ronald Mukumbira (23) at Duriro bar in Harare on June 7.

“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms that a report was made by Clephas Mambara at ZRP Harare Central on June 11, 2021 in connection with the death of Ronald Mukumbira (23) after an alleged assault by suspects who include Leonard Mudzuri, Elias Mudzuri and others who are yet to be identified at Duriro Bar opposite Colcom Industries along Rotten Row Road,” police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said.

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