6 men from Bulawayo were arrested for allegedly burning a bus hired by MDC Alliance supporters from Gweru at White City Stadium on Saturday, destroying property worth $2 500.
Clifford Sibanda (30), Dumisani Moyo (39), Bongani Phiri (28), Thandolwenkosi Moyo (24), Tatenda Nyandoro (35) and Darlington Siziba (27) all from Mzilikazi suburb allegedly connived to burn a T and H bus which was hired to transport MDC Alliance supporters from Gweru while the bus driver, Mr Lameck Kusosa was on board.
Two of the accused persons allegedly poured petrol on the rear side of the bus before they set it alight. The other four members were allegedly waiting for their accomplices in a Honda Fit. The fire partially burnt two curtains and the rear left side of the bus was damaged and covered with smoke. The six pleaded not guilty to public violence and malicious damage to property charges when they appeared before Western Commonage magistrate Mr Lungile Ncube. They were remanded in custody to April 23 for trial.
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