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Police have confirmed the arrest of 20 people linked to violent clashes which occurred at Mupedzanhamo market stalls in Mbare, Harare on Monday.
The suspects allegedly went on a rampage destroying vending stalls and motor vehicles while fighting for the control of vending stalls.
From Friday up to Monday vending tables and second-hand clothes were burnt at the popular flea market during the running battles which are suspected to have been triggered by space barons allegedly demanding money from vendors in the area.
Business came at a standstill in the informal sector area of Magaba, Nenyere flats and Shawasha grounds as enraged youths destroyed vendor stalls while some torched them.
“The suspects are Taurai Mbidzi, Norest Gwangwava, Beverly Chimedza, William Masomera, Raphael George, Freedom Hondera, Bonface Muza, Hwahwa Mbariro, Tawanda Thompson, Maraka Munaki, Albert Maurambadoro, Brighton Nyamadyare, Ronald Mutyandafa, Tatenda Matamba, Tembalani Chire, Tinotenda Matose, Edika Chimhako, Lawrence Guti, Norman Kasa and Edmore Mandofa,” national police spokesperson Assistant Commisioner Paul Nyathi said in a statement Tuesday.
He further stated that the value of the property destroyed during the running battles which started Friday is yet to be established.
Tuesday morning, police also reacted with teargas as skirmishes took place between Magaba flyover along Cameron Street up to Simon Mazorodze road flyover.
Meanwhile, police have also named three suspects connected to the murder of a Zanu PF activist, Onismo Mavhingire (34) who was a victim of the skirmishes on Friday.
The three, Robert Machira (22), Tinotenda Hwechekweche (23) and Branwell Marime (38) are alleged to have assaulted Mavhingire with sticks and wooden poles at Magaba around 2pm on the day. Nhau/Indaba
