By Own Correspondent| Police details have once again pounced on Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) following their release today in Marondera after the State failed to institute charges against the striking teachers.

The teachers, who were arrested on Friday in Macheke were set to appear before the court in Marondera.

Said Obert Masaraure, ARTUZ President:

“Our case was not even heard because the prosecutors realised that the charges were not fit to be heard before a court.

We were getting ready to continue with our protest but we have encountered another challenge where the District Police boss identified as one Superintendent Nenguwo has unleashed riot police on us with the instruction to beat us.

There are two police trucks full of baton stick wielding officers who have told us that they are ready to deal with us if we proceed with the march.

Our lawyers are currently engaging them. We hope that there will be consensus because we are ready to finish the last leg of our protest hoping that government will address our concerns”.

Nine ARTUZ members were on Saturday arrested in Macheke during the march before being taken to Marondera Central Police Station where they were charged with criminal nuisance and were released into the custody of their lawyer, Timomuda Shoko from the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights.

This is a developing story. More details to follow.

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