Policeman acquitted in abuse of office case

A POLICEMAN based at ZRP Glen View, who was facing a charge of criminal abuse of office, was yesterday set free by Harare magistrate Feresi Chakanyuka.

The magistrate ruled that the State failed to present evidence that the accused received a US$80 bribe to release suspected kidnappers from holding cells.

Joseph Mafuwa (48) was facing allegations of soliciting for a bribe to release the trio which allegedly kidnapped and robbed a man based in Southlea Park in Harare.

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