COTRAD volunteers intimidated, threatened in Mwenezi

Date:

Share post:

Community Tolerance and Reconciliation Development (COTRAD) volunteers based in Mwenezi East constituency have reported that they are being harassed for doing civic society work in the community.

Police accused of failing to take action

Speaking on behalf of COTRAD Gamuchirai Mukura said he was very worried because his organisation was concentrating in civic society work.

“We become worried when our members gets victimised for doing developmental work in Mwenezi. We are pleading with the police to make sure that justice is delivered,” said Mukura.

Police accused of failing to take action

Mukura said there were some people aligned to certain political parties who are threanening COTRAD members.

“We have received that some political bullies are threatening to beat our members for no specific reason. One of our members  Joseph Zvidza was recently beaten and he went to Neshuro Clinic for treatment. The case was reported to the police but no one has been arrested,” added Mukura.
Local

Previous article
Next article
TellZimNews
TellZimNewshttps://tellzim.com
TellZim News is the leading news organization in the Southern region. It provides candid, balanced and timely news from the communities. Keeping it real. Committed to tell Zimbabwe.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Related articles

Bikita becomes first district to open adolescent-friendly health facility

By Virginia NjovoBIKITA – Bikita District has become the first district to open a dedicated adolescent healthbuilding at...

Min Chadzamira, Junior Construction donate to Vurombo Pri Sch

By Beverly Bizeki Minister of State for Masvingo Provincial Affairs and Devolution Ezra Chadzamira and Junior Construction have donated...

Masvingo City responds to hailstorm trauma with counselling programme for schools

By Staff ReporterMASVINGO – Masvingo City Council has launched a Trauma Response Care Programme toprovide psychosocial support to...

Mwenezi mom seeks help to buy sunglasses for son (7) with albinism

By Staff ReporterMWENEZI – A Mwenezi mother whose seven-year-old son has albinism is appealing for helpto secure a...