Top human rights lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa was arrested a few hours ago after she went to Harare Central Police to inquire over the arrest of her client Thabani Mpofu from Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s office.
She is detained at the Harare Central Police Station and faces charges of obstructing the course of justice.
Mpofu was arrested around midday together with Anna Muzvidziwa and Felix Matsinde following a police raid at PM’s Communications Office in Avondale over unclear reasons.
The whereabouts of Muzvidziwa and Matsinde are not known although it is certain they are in police custody. Their lawyer Alec Muchadehama said he will give an update on his clients’ status later on.
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