Soldiers beat up Mberengwa villagers after break-in at Minister Moyo’s homestead
Minister July Moyo
Armed soldiers reigned terror on villagers in Humbani, Mberengwa West after thieves broke into the rural homestead of Local Government Minister July Moyo.
iHarare learned from the online publication New Zimbabwe that there was a break-in at the Minister’s homestead and various items including groceries were stolen by robbers who are still at large.
Minister July Moyo’s neighbor who chose not to be named confirmed the incident saying: “There was a break-in at Minister July Moyo’s homestead. The thieves stole groceries, which had just been delivered. I think the thieves or thief must have seen them being delivered.”
Another villager added that following an inspection of the crime scene by the police, armed soldiers then descended on the small village.
The police first attended the crime scene and then soldiers came and assaulted the villagers accusing them of stealing the groceries. One old man who was assaulted severely was caught cycling his bicycle, he said.
Villagers confirmed that the minister’s sister and a caretaker stay at the homestead.
However, according to New Zimbabwe Minister Moyo denied any knowledge of the theft at his homestead or the assault on his neighbors by armed soldiers.
Nobody has told me about the theft. I will check with some people who have gone there, he said.
Police and Army public relations departments have neither confirmed nor given any comments regarding the incident.
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