Marondera mayor arrested

yesterday confirmed Nyandoro’s arrest.
The mayor was arrested together with MDC-T Ward 8 councillor in Marondera Central Carlos Mudzongo and six others party supporters.
Insp Bhebhe said the MDC-T activists assaulted people during a rally at Twoboy Business Centre.
“Those assaulted included MDC-T Mashonaland East provincial chairman Piniel Denga, who is also the legislator for Mbare Constituency.
“As a result of the scuffle, 12 people sustained injuries ranging from swollen eyes and backs,” he said.
There were however, unconfirmed reports that another MDC-T councillor Dominic Matangira sustained a broken leg during the assault.
Insp Bhebhe said Denga escaped from the rowdy supporters and jumped into his vehicle driven by Johannes Razunguza, the MDC-T Ward 1 councillor for Marondera Central.
The MDC-T supporters arrested include Peter Nyadembera (42), Charles Ngwenya (32), Richman Kanonge (33), Bornface Mudzimu (39), Jennifer Yovita (38), and Arineshito Rushe (39).
Insp Bhebhe said investigations are continuing while the arrested are expected to appear in court soon.
MDC-T intra-party violence in Marondera is being fueled by camps fighting to control the party in the province.
Nyandoro was recently suspended by the MDC-T provincial executive for alleged corruption and being too close to Mashonaland East provincial Governor Aenius Chigwedere.
However, Minister of Local Government Cde Ignatius Chombo said the MDC-T had no authority to remove Nyandoro from office, unless he violated the Urban Councils Act.