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3 years in jail for violence

28 Jan, 2019 - 15:01 0 Views
3 years in jail for violence

The ManicaPost

Abel Zhakata Mutare Bureau
A 31-year-old Mutare man who was one of the 15 suspects arrested in connection with violent protests that rocked the eastern border city two weeks ago has been jailed for three years.Provincial magistrate Mrs Sekai Chiundura found Trymore Nyamaropa guilty of contravening Section 38 (c) of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act Chapter 9:23 which criminalises the obstruction or endangering free movement of people or traffic.

Nyamaropa of Number 6 Moody Road ,Palmerstone was being represented by Mr Blessing Nyamaropa of the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights.

Although he was denying the charges, the State led by district public prosecutor, Mr Tirivanhu Mutyasira, presented overwhelming evidence that warranted a conviction.

The court heard that on January 15 police officers were on deployment gathering evidence in the city centre when they received information  that the suspect was putting stones along Josiah Tongogara Road in Palmerstone.

The cops swiftly reacted to the information and arrested the accused person while he was still placing the stones.

In aggravation, Mr Mutyasira urged the court to slap the suspect with a lengthy jail sentence arguing that his actions sabotaged the economy.

He said the country bore the brunt of such acts of sabotage since the violent protests forced a complete shutdown of industry.

Further, argued Mutyasiri, the stones that Nyamaropa placed on the roads to were a danger to motorists.

Mrs Chiundura concurred with the submissions of the State. Of the 36 months jail term, 12 months were suspended for five years on condition of good behaviour.

Nyamaropa will serve an effective 2-year sentence.

The trial of other suspects continue who are facing similar charges continue at the Mutare Magistrates Courts.

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