Farai Dziva|Suspected state security agents are trailing MDC Alliance members in the ancient city of Masvingo as political tension rises before July 31 protests.

Soldiers are also intimidating residents of the ancient city.On Monday troops from 41 brigade marched along the streets of Mucheke Suburb in a move meant to intimidate residents- according to political observers.

On Tuesday morning soldiers marched along the streets of Rujeko Suburb.

According to residents of the city of Masvingo, the soldiers marched without wearing masks and they did not observe the recommended “social distancing.”

Below is a statement from the MDC Alliance :

Today Masvingo security personnel visited the houses of Masvingo urban MDC Alliance district chair Mr Murangamwa Chanyau and Masvingo urban district organ Mr Peacemaker Mapope.

Earlier today, the security personnel visited MDC Alliance national youth organizer Mr Godfrey Kuraone’s residence in Masvingo.