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News / NationalMandaza was left visibly shaken as Biti, Sikhala, Ngarivhume fledby Staff reporter5 hrs ago |309ViewsProminent academic and SAPES Trust director Dr Ibbo Mandaza was left visibly shaken on Monday night as opposition leaders who had come to show solidarity fled the scene upon the arrival of Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) anti-riot officers, moments after addressing the media about a suspected arson attack at the institution.Mandaza’s think tank, located in Harare, had suffered extensive damage earlier in the day after a mysterious fire gutted its main auditorium, known as the Seminar Room.Among those who visited the site were opposition figures Tendai Biti, Job Sikhala, and Jacob Ngarivhume, who were expressing concern over what they claimed was a politically motivated act of intimidation.However, the situation took a tense turn soon after they finished speaking to journalists.
As ZRP’s paramilitary unit arrived at the premises, the trio abruptly ended their engagement and made a quick exit.Eyewitnesses said Sikhala immediately jumped into his black, tinted Mercedes-Benz, whose driver appeared to have been waiting nearby. Biti, sensing the looming confrontation, reportedly scrambled into the same vehicle, squeezing in next to the former Zengeza West legislator.With no space left, Ngarivhume sprinted toward his Isuzu KB250, jumped in, and ordered his driver to speed away before officers could approach.Dr Mandaza, who had been the last to speak, remained behind – stunned and alone.
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