Farai Dziva|Heavily armed soldiers intimidated residents of the city of Masvingo- openly telling them not to risk their lives by participating in the MDC demonstration.

“The planned MDC demonstration was tainted by the heavy presence of soldiers in Masvingo.

Three groups consisting of up to 200 soldiers each have been seen in high density surburbs.

The group at Sisk Business Centre was heavily armed.

Another group was seen Target Kopje

The third group was in Mucheke Suburb,”the MDC said in a statement.