2 weeks Ago By Leeroy Mupariri
Zvikomborero Parafini THE two rogue police officers, who turned the Mabvuku turn-off roadblock into their cash cow receiving bribes from motorists, will know their fate today as presiding magistrate Marewanazvo Gofa is expected to hand down their bail ruling today. Sergeant James Chifamba and Constable Trymore Mukunza initially appeared in court last Wednesday and were remanded in custody to today. In between, both counsels, State and defence were supposed to file their written bail submissions.
The two were caught on camera allegedly accepting bribes from commuter omnibus, taxi and public service vehicles in a video that went viral leading to their arrest. They are being charged with criminal abuse of duty. The State alleged that on November 2, the two were deployed to conduct traffic enforcement duties.
They had specific duties to stop motor vehicles and check for any violations. It is the State’s case that contrary to their assigned duties, the two would not check for violations but proceeded to wait for the drivers of vehicles to approach them, have a brief conversation and receive considerations. The State claims that through their actions, they showed favour to the motorists in question, acting contrary to their duties.
The two, through their lawyers, will file a written bail application today and prosecutor Anesu Chirenje will file a response on Friday..
