adminIt is alleged Theophilous Moyo (29) from Epworth and his brothers Wisdom and Chiratidzo, who were still at large, accused Paradzai and Tonderai Madzivanzira of having participated in burning down their house during the Presidential run-off in 2008.
According to the State, Paradzai and Tonderai were admitted to hospital due to the injuries they sustained.
Moyo appeared before Harare magistrate Mr Donald Ndirowei who granted him US$100 bail.
He was remanded to April 19 for trial.
Prosecutor Mr Tungamirai Chakurira had opposed bail arguing that Moyo committed a very serious offence.
“The offence was committed at an unfortunate time where it is everyone’s desire that peace prevails in our country,” said Mr Chakurira.
“This offence is purportedly a revenge to what happened to the accused in 2008 and he has been waiting for election time to revenge.
“It is, therefore, the court’s duty to protect society from persons like him who have a habit of becoming the law unto themselves.”
Moyo’s lawyer Mr Kudzayi Kadzere of Kadzere, Hungwe and Mandevere Legal Practitioners argued that his client was a good candidate for bail.
The defence dismissed the State’s argument that the complainants were in hospital.
“State failed to show proof to such effect, therefore, my client cannot be denied bail on the basis of speculation,” said Mr Kadzere.
“This is a politically motivated offence since the accused is an MDC-T supporter while the complainants are Zanu-PF supporters.”
The State alleges that on March 10 this year, Moyo and his brothers went to the Madzivanzira homestead armed with iron bars.
They allegedly attacked Paradzai and Tonderai.
They accused the two of burning their house during the Presidential election run-off in 2008.
The two reported the case to the police leading to the arrest of Moyo.
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