Chatunga Mugabe remains detained pending bail ruling
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on 263Chat
Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, son of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, and four co-accused remain in custody after seeking bail. They face alleged assault of an officer during a Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission vehicle seizure in Harare, including the theft of a service weapon, 263Chat reports.
Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, son of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, remains in custody with four co-accused pending a decision on their application for release, according to 263Chat. Magistrate Tapiwa Kuhudzai is to rule on bail after their appearance in Harare.
The five men are accused of assaulting an officer during a vehicle seizure operation carried out by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) at a guest house on 3 November 2026. The group includes Terrence Johannes Chinyemba, Fredson Peter, Solomon Pamire and Munashe Mubhawo, a South African security officer.
According to the prosecution, the officer, who was carrying a Norinco Star pistol loaded with 11 rounds, was allegedly struck with bare hands and broom handles. The suspects then allegedly took his service weapon and a Samsung A56 phone before smashing the latter. The officer, who was injured on the forehead, is receiving treatment at a local hospital. The weapon was found on Terrence Johannes Chinyemba, according to the prosecution.
The remand in custody follows the arrest of Chatunga Mugabe and his co-accused in the alleged assault case, reported on 4 November. Mugabe’s son arrested after alleged assault in Zimbabwe was published the previous day.
