Esidakeni Farm co-owner Siphosami Malunga said that people working for ZANU PF secretary for administration, Obert Mpofu, and suspected State agents poisoned dogs that were guarding the farm.
The farm, which is located in Nyamandlovu, Matabeleland North Province is owned by Malunga, a prominent human rights defender, and his two business partners, Zephaniah Dhlamini and Charles Moyo.
The farm was invaded by Mpofu, ZANU PF activist Dumisani Madzivayathi, and a handful of politically connected claimants last year before they were ordered to vacate the land by the courts.
Posting on social media, Friday, Malunga said one of Moyo’s vicious dogs had died while another was critically ill following the alleged poisoning incident. He said:
Last night they poisoned Esidakeni director Charles Moyo’s vicious dogs. One has died and the other is critically ill.
It is clear that together with CIO (Central Intelligence Organization) they have decided to physically harm us. We are not afraid.
Malunga also revealed that the Deputy Sheriff had served Mpofu eviction papers in respect of his illegal occupation of Esidakeni Farm.
Malunga and his partners were last week arrested and arraigned before the courts for ironically unlawfully occupying the same property.
They are out of custody on ZWL$10 000 bail each.
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