Online Reporter
Arron Nyamayaro
A KOMBI driver says his hands were burnt by his employer, who was using a cigarette lighter, after a row triggered by concerns by the businessman that his employee had not cashed the full amount of money.
Saini Mwogeni sustained injuries on both hands after being assaulted by his employer Fortune Mbizo.
Mbizo has denied the claims.
“I worked with him for only three weeks plying the Epworth-Mbare route,” said Saini.
“On the day in question, I was hired to drop passengers in Guruve and on my return I picked passengers and charged them US$8 each. Mbizo accused me of pocketing the other money saying the charges were supposed to be US$12 each.
“He locked me in a room and tortured me with a cigarette lighter .
“He bragged about being connected to some police officers saying the case will never be entertained and he would further deal with me and my family,” said Saini.
Contacted for comment, Mbizo said Saini travelled to Guruve without his consent and denied torturing him.
“That man must tell you the truth, he does not have driving particulars but I am surprised he is after fixing me. He went to Guruve without my consent and I never assaulted him as alleged,” said Fortune.
Saini lodged a police report against Mbizo at Epworth Police Station under RRB 6440786.
