We will kill you

Sibanda is currently staying at Chief Nhemas home in Zaka. Together they have forced villagers to attend a number of rallies since the beginning of last week.

“He is here forcing us to go to his rallies. In fact he said that he is only warning us that the time to repent and join Zanu (PF) is now because all those who will be waiting for campaigns to start will be choosing death.

We are now living in terror following Sibandas open declaration that Zanu (PF) is ready to kill and silence all those who turn against it and bite the finger that fed them, said one of the villagers.

Sibanda is reported to have at least 20 meetings with villagers in Zaka district before moving to another area.

Chief Ranganai Bwawanda Nhema, who admitted Sibanda was staying with him, defended the ‘war vet’.

What is wrong with him warning villagers? Did he beat anyone here? I think people are misunderstanding him, he is staying with me and I know his motive – he is here to give people light so that they know what they do before the elections, said the chief.

Sibanda could not be reached for comment as his mobile number remained unreachable.

Zaka North MP, Ernest Mudavanhu, condemned Sibandas actions and called on government to take action against him.

He is causing serious harm to the people of Zaka. Instead of healing, he is opening fresh wounds. What kind of warning is Sibanda giving to the people? It is high time government took action against him, said Mudavanhu.

Recently, the Constitutional Parliamentary Committee (COPAC) had to suspend operations in Bikita in protest against Sibanda who was spreading hate language in the area.