By Own Correspondent| A prominent Zanu PF politician and Chinhoyi gold dealer, Gerald Sairon has been arrested with nine others in connection with public violence that broke out at Zumba 7 Business Centre.
The state alleges that on April 11 at night, Sairon (45) in the company of Pinnel Sumbanhete (32), Romeo Nyapfuura (23), Phillip Makhiliso (30), Ben Nkoma (20), Morris Mwanza (37), Prosper Nemangwe (26), John Manjemure (37), Tongai Tasiyana (35) and Mathew Nthala (27) stormed Zumba 7 Business Centre, in Kenzamba, Makonde district and assaulted people there.
It is also alleged that a local business, Luck Madzikoka, was assaulted and robbed of his cellphone and money. He however recovered his possession after he asked for them.
Sairon is believed to have remained in the vehicle whilst his friends allegedly jumped out of the vehicle before storming Madzikokoka’s shop, where they disturbed a snooker game.
Last week the accused appeared before magistrate, Tariro Shirichena who remanded them in custody to tomorrow.-Newsday