Thomas Mapfumo says the government must return five
vehicles seized by police in 2000.
“When they impounded my cars, the police claimed I had
bought stolen cars. Surprisingly, George Shugo, who sold the cars to me, was
never arrested. They seemed intent on punishing me for my criticism of Zanu PF.
The cars were simply parked at Morris Depot.
“Due to continued persecution, I left Zimbabwe. My
associate, Cuthbert Chirombo, was called to take the cars because no one had
come forward to claim ownership. Chirombo went to see the cars and arranged to
pick them up a week later. Unfortunately, when he returned, the cars were
missing.”.
“I never stole cars, and no one was ever charged. I want my
cars back, and the case is with my lawyers. My lawyer, Warara, said they want
me to return to Zimbabwe and present my case. That could be a trap by
Mnangagwa’s regime,” he told The Standard in an interview.