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Blessings Chidakwa – Herald Reporter
A security guard has been arrested on allegations of having a hand in the Mbare inferno that destroyed stalls and goods worth thousands of dollars on Tuesday last week.
Action Chakauya (35) from Mbare, who is employed as a security guard at the premises opposite the Mbare Musika Retail Market, appeared before the Mbare Magistrates’ Court.
He was facing charges of negligently causing serious damage to property as defined in Section 141 of the Criminal Law (Codification And Reform) Act Chapter 9:23.
The complainant in this matter is Mbare Musika retailers.
Allegations are that on October 8, 2024, the accused person was manning the premises opposite Mbare Musika Retail Market when he set a fire at one of the main entrances to the Mbare Musika Retail Market close to the precast wall outside the market to warm himself.
He failed to control the fire which went on to engulf the Mbare Musika Retail Market. Police investigations led to the arrest of the accused person.
The value of the destroyed property is US$5 000 000. The accused person will be back in court on 21 October for bail ruling.
Bongani Ndlovu
Online Reporter