Prof Lovemore Madhuku Seriously Injured — Police Storm Party Offices in Harare – Eduzim News

By A Correspondent | HARARE, Zimbabwe — National Constitutional Assembly (NCA) leader Professor Lovemore Madhuku has been injured after an apparent assault by police at the party’s offices along Herbert Chitepo Avenue earlier this morning.

Harare Times published multiple images showing Madhuku and several party members receiving treatment at a local clinic following the confrontation. The photographs depict severe bruising and whip-like injuries across Madhuku’s back and torso.

Below are the images released by Harare Times:

Published Images Showing Injuries and Treatment

Party Confirms Assault

NCA spokesperson Madock Chivasa confirmed the incident to media outlets:

“We were holding a meeting this morning when police rounded up and attacked our members, including our leader Professor Madhuku. He has been injured.”

According to Chivasa, several party members were also injured and are currently receiving medical attention.

Images Show Visible Trauma

The photos appear to show:

Severe reddening and bruising across Professor Madhuku’s back and shoulders
At least one other NCA member on a medical stretcher
Members in NCA regalia inside the treated facility following the incident

Medical personnel were seen attending to those injured.

Unclear Police Justification

At the time of reporting, law enforcement has not publicly stated the reason for the raid or whether any arrest warrants or legal notices were served.

Political Tensions Rising

This development intensifies worries among civil society and opposition parties, who have accused state security organs of targeting political gatherings.

More details to follow as the situation develops.

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