Village heads, ‘illegal settlers’ crosswords in Chikomba

OUTSIDERS who bought land in the Madzivire communal area in Chikomba, Mashonaland East province, have dragged village heads, who are against their settlement in the area to the Chivhu Civil Court, seeking a protection order against them.

The 19 suspected illegal settlers allege that the three village heads, Rugare Chikumbirike, Onias Chirambwi and Celestine Gona, cited as respondents, were disturbing their peace.

Four Madzivire villagers were also cited as respondents.

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