Mphoko accuses police of being biased towards Mnangagwa's faction

Zanu-PF Bulawayo provincial secretary for security, George Mlala revealed to NewsDay that Phelekezela Mphoko’s visit at the police station was not to demand the release of anyone but to complain over the police’s alleged bias towards Emmerson Mnangagwa’s faction in Zanu-PF.

Said Mlala:

From what we see, the police have taken sides in these factional wars in the party. They are not being professional, unless they have an explanation, which makes sense that is what we believe. I was with him (Mphoko) when he went to the police station. He did not demand to have anyone released, but only called for fair treatment of everyone because there was another side, which was now (seemingly) getting favours. How could they arrest people, who were in the meeting, accusing them of throwing stones, and letting those who had come to disrupt the meeting go scot-free? How does someone in a hall throw stones, getting them from where? This is what the Acting President wanted addressed.

Mlala also revealed that Zanu PF will conduct its own investigations into what caused violence in Bulawayo. MDC-T spokesperson, Obert Gutu said that in some instances their members are arrested after being beaten by Zanu-PF supporters.

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