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Zvikomborero Parafini
THE two rogue police officers, who turned a Mabvuku turn-off roadblock into their cash cow by receiving ‘gifts’ from motorists, will spend, at least, FIVE DAYS, in custody after their initial court appearance.
Sergent James Chifamba and Constable Trymore Mukunza were caught on camera accepting bribes from drivers of kombis, taxis and public service vehicles in a video that went viral, leading to their arrest.
They appeared before regional magistrate Marewanazvo Gofa charged with criminal abuse of duty.
The State alleged that on Saturday, the two were deployed on duty to conduct traffic enforcement duties.
They had specific duties to stop motor vehicles and check for any violations.
It is the State’s case that contrary to their assigned duties, the two would not check for violations but proceed to wait for the drivers of vehicles to approach them, have a brief conversation and receive considerations.
The State claims that through their actions, they showed favour to the motorists in question, acting contrary to their duties.
The two, through their lawyers, will file a written bail application today and prosecutor Anesu Chirenje will file a response tomorrow.
The matter was remanded to November 11 for bail ruling.
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter