Cop ‘killer’ inyanga seeks bail

He said by virtue of being a family man and sole bread winner taking care of his three wives and four children, he would not abscond and leave his family to suffer.

“In actual fact, the applicant never demonstrated an ability to flee the country. He has been cooperating with the police before and after his arrest,” said Nzanga’s lawyers.

In the event that he is granted bail, Nzanga said he was willing to pay a deposit of $100 through the clerk of court at the Gweru magistrate’s court, report twice a week at Chitekete Police Station and not interfere with State witnesses.

The State, which is being represented by Mr Kudakwashe Jaravaza opposed the bail application, saying they have established a strong prima facie against Nzanga.

“The State’s evidence is very strong in this matter because all the deceased’s property including his car was recovered in the possession of the applicant,” he said.

Mr Jaravaza said due to the gravity of the alleged offence, there was no guarantee that if granted bail Nzanga would not abscond.

It is alleged that on October 11 last year, the deceased was carrying out Zec duties at Tsholotsho Business Centre before he decided to drive to Gweru.

On arrival in the Midlands capital, the deceased met Nzanga at a local service station during which Cst Sibanda revealed to him that he wanted to be treated for an undisclosed ailment.

Nzanga is alleged to have directed the deceased to Bochloof Farm and the two drove to a bushy area.

Nzanga is alleged to have ordered the police officer to kneel down while he stood behind his back pretending to be conducting the rituals. He allegedly pulled out a knife and slit Cst Sibanda’s throat. He took the deceased’s car, a Toyota Corolla, and drove to his rural home in Gokwe.

Investigations were conducted after a relative filed a missing person report leading to Nzanga’s arrest. He was taken to the scene for indications leading to the recovery of the deceased’s belongings, which included the stolen car, clothes and a cellphone.

Nzanga took police to his shrine where the deceased’s police cap, his police identity and bank cards and passport were recovered hidden in a trunk. — @mashnets