Terrence Mawawa, Masvingo | A group of Zanu PF youths last week severely assaulted a Non Governmental Organisation worker whom they accused of spying on their activities.

The group of Zanu PF youths assaulted Abel Mauchi, a Catholic Commission for Peace and Justice worker who had sought clarity on why they were demanding serial numbers on voter registration slips.

The Zanu PF youths assaulted Mauchi at Manga Business Centre in Gutu District.

He sustained serious head injuries following the attack and he was rushed to Gutu Mission Hospital.

Collin Maboke of the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights is investigating the case.

“The youths accused Mauchi of disrupting their operations.They confronted him, confiscated his papers and severely assaulted him,” said a local villager.