Robert Mugabeʼs son, Chatunga Mugabe, had been arrested for Assaulting a Policeman at Beitbridge Roadblock.
According to iHarare, the son of former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, Chatunga Mugabe has been arrested at Beitbridge.
He was arrested for allegedly assaulting a policeman at a roadblock. The incident occurred at Bubi, located approximately 80 kilometers north of the border town.
Details of the Arrest
The incident unfolded early in the morning when Chatunga, who was being driven by a Chinese driver, arrived at the roadblock at around 6:00 a.m.
According to sources, Chatunga became agitated when police requested vehicle documents.
“He started shouting at the police, saying, ‘You are delaying us, do you know who I am?’” the sources reported.
Chatunga is said to have violently grabbed a Support Unit officer by the collar and tore off his shirt buttons during the confrontation.
He allegedly brandished a knife, specifically an Okapi, but was subdued and arrested by the police.
Police Response
Chief Superintendent Mesuli Ncube, the officer commanding Beitbridge Police District, confirmed Chatunga’s arrest but indicated he was not in the office at the time and had limited details.
“I have just heard he was arrested, but I am not in the office,” Ncube said.
