95 Accused of Promoting Public Violence Appear in ...

95 Accused of Promoting Public Violence Appear in Court for Bail Hearing

*95 individuals facing allegations of promoting public violence, queueing to enter the Harare Magistrates' Court for their bail hearing*

Munyaradzi Mashiri- Court Correspondent

Ninety-five people have been arraigned before the courts, accused of promoting public violence. They are set to appear in court on April 10 for a bail ruling.

The accused appeared at the Harare Magistrates' Courts before Magistrate Isheunesu Matova, charged with participating in a gathering with intent to promote public violence.

The State alleges that, on March 31, the accused gathered at Robert Mugabe Square, commonly known as Freedom Square in Harare, intending to march through the streets of Harare and proceed to the State House.

The court heard that the accused were heard making vows to remove the President, shouting, "Enough is enough! (Mnangagwa ngaabve hupurezidendi), Mnangagwa must go nezvigananda zvake! Madzibaba weshanduko huyayi mutitungamirire! Comrade Geza huyai mutitungamirire."

Police officers deployed to maintain order observed about 200 people gathered and approached the group.

The accused allegedly piled stones, bricks, and tires along Robert Mugabe Road. They reportedly threw stones at the police officers.

The group also took pictures and videos of themselves, which they later posted on various social media platforms.

Accused 1 to 94 were arrested at the crime scene, while accused 95 was arrested at his residence after being identified from circulating pictures and videos.