HARARE – The Citizens Coalition for Change says an explosive device was thrown at the home of its candidate for MP in St Mary’s in Chitungwiza on Tuesday night.
Brighton Mazhindu was not injured in the incident, but the explosion shattered several windows panes.
Spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere said on Wednesday: “A suspected bomb device was thrown at Mazhindu’s home. Those who were present report that the object was targeted at the main bedroom but narrowly missed and exploded in the carport.
“Police attended the scene. The bomb disposal and forensics units are currently investigating the incident.”
Pictures from the scene showed a small cylindrical device with red and black wires attached to either side. It was not clear if it was involved in the explosion.
Zimbabweans vote in general elections on August 23. The CCC has reported several incidents to the police after candidates were physically attacked and shot at.
Meanwhile, the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) has raised concern over what is says are “alarming levels” of intimidation by activists of the ruling Zanu PF party targeting CCC supporters and candidates in Shamva.
“ZPP is concerned about the intimidation targeting opposition party supporters that has reached alarming levels in Shamva South wards 22 and 24. Today (Wednesday), two CCC aspiring councillors woke up to find mock coffins at their doorsteps,” the ZPP said.
The mock coffins “were sitting on tree logs to give a clear warning that the CCC aspiring councillors will be buried soon. The victims suspect their rivals in Zanu PF and they are living in fear,” the ZPP added.
