Staff Reporter |There was drama at the Africa Unity Square in Harare Wednesday when the police ran away from the Itai Dzamara family who were commemorating 17 months of the disappearance of the journalist –cum- human rights activist.
Itai Dzamara was abducted by suspected members of the Central Intelligence Organisation, CIO, in March 2015, for staging solo protests in the same square which has become symbolic of his steadfastness and resilience.
Since then, Africa Unit Square has become a symbolic place for activists who continue to protest as they revive Itai’s spirit for freedom.
The Dzamara family on Wednesday turned their anger into love as the activist’s children  handed over to the armed police manning the park, some flowers and cakes.
Drama followed when the police somehow did not receive the love in fear of the Dzamara curse took to their heels heading for the Parliament building where their armoured car was parked.
This was unusual of the police, who have become notorious for harassing protesters at times brutally assaulting them.
No speeches were however delivered at today’s Itai Dzamara commemorations.
Prominent human rights activist Jestina Mukoko, National Vendors Union of Zimbabwe chairman Sten Zvorwadza, and former Zanu PF activist and leader of Viva Zimbabwe Acie Lumbumba attended the commemorations which lasted for an hour.