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Zimbabwe Lawmakers Demand Police Release Information on Mujuru Death Investigation


Lawmaker Trevor Jones Saruwaka of the Movement for Democratic Change formation of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's said those investigating Mujuru’s death should know that Zimbabweans are eager to know the truth

Zimbabwe's parliament is putting pressure on the police to be more forthcoming with findings of the probe into the suspicious death on August 16 of ZANU-PF heavyweight and former defense forces chief Solomon Mujuru. The house of assembly debated the unexplained death in a fire at a Beatrice farm of the man many said was a true liberation hero.

Parliamentarians from both sides of the aisle said the longer police take to release findings of their investigation the more Zimbabweans will suspect that the deadly fire was no accident. His widow, vice president Joice Mujuru, has already declared that she suspects foul play.

Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara told parliament that Mujuru was a man of impeccable liberation war credentials who was tolerant of differing views and deserved better.

Lawmaker Trevor Jones Saruwaka of the Movement for Democratic Change formation of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's said those investigating Mujuru’s death should know that Zimbabweans are eager to know the truth.

ZANU-PF parliamentarian Simbaneuta Mudarikwa lamented the death of "a great freedom fighter" saying "the truth shall come out.”

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Eric Matinenga said Mujuru’s death had left too many questions unanswered. He said investigators should make public even scant findings to avoid continuing speculation and conspiracy theories.

ZANU-PF lawmaker Cairo Mhandu says that when the debate is over the Clerk of Parliament will write to the police urging that investigators disclose their findings.

Commentator Ibbo Mandaza says the lawmakers are right to demand information in the case.

Contacted for comment on how far the force has gone in their investigations, police spokesman Oliver Mandika told Studio Seven; "I'm sorry I can't help you."

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