ZIMBABWE
allAfrica
The Herald
Fungai Lupande — AN Apostolic Faith Mission Ruwa pastor, Oliver Makomo, who is accused of raping a congregant, was yesterday removed from remand after the State failed to give him a trial date.Makomo’s lawyer, Mr Nickel Mushangwe, said he was advised that the docket was sent to the Prosecutor-General’s Office because of insufficient evidence.
“I am surprised that there is no communication from the PG’s Office on the position of the docket,” said Mr Mushangwe.
“The accused appeared in court on August 25 this year and State made numerous promises to provide a trial date.”
Prosecutor Ms Audrey Chogumaira argued that defence council was not being truthful about the PG’s Office being mum about the docket.
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