Terrence Mawawa

Two suspected state security agents last week confiscated identity documents from two European Union Election Observers in Chiredzi.

While President Emmerson Mnangagwa is saying this year’s elections will be free, fair and credible, the incident could dent hopes of holding the polls in a conducive environment.

EU officials have remained tight- lipped on the matter.

Sources in Chiredzi told ZimEye.com two state security agents confiscated identity documents from Christophe Menou and Santner Friedarike.

“Two EU election observers were harassed by state security agents last week.

The CIO operatives forcibly took the two’ s identify particulars.

Chiredzi is a politically volatile place and there is widespread intimidation in the area,”government sources said at the weekend.