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Chinese nationals remanded in custody for brandishing gun

by commuadmin

Michelle Masanga

GWERU: Two Chinese nationals, Wang Ju and Liu Haifeng appeared before Gweru magistrate, Beaulity Dube on Saturday accused of contravening the Firearms Act.

The duo, who were represented by Task Vhiki of Macharaga Law Chambers, were also accused of handling explosives without a valid licence and were remanded in custody to February 7 2025.

Liu who could not make a physical appearance in court following injuries he sustained in the clashes was remanded under guard in hospital.

The confrontation took place at Bijou Farm in Gweru and involved Kholwani Dube, an excavator operator employed by Ming Chang Sino-Africa Mining Investments.

Outlining the State case, Gweru Public Prosecutor, Brandon Ndlovu told the court that Wang, employed as a storesman at Bijour Farm arrived at the farm on 21 January 2025 where there was a scuffle between Dube and Liu Haifeng, the farm manager over the excavator operator’s refusal to obey orders given to him.

“During the scuffle, in the process to subdue the complainant, the accused joined in the fight, Liu Haifeng dropped his pistol. The accused person then picked the pistol from the ground and pointed it towards the head of the complainant whilst pressing his head to the ground. They then tied him both his hands with wires,” said Ndlovu.

Police says Dube is also remanded in custody facing assault charges for stabbing Liu.

In its statement, Ming Chang Sino-Africa Mining Investments said Dube ignored instructions and operated the excavator without permission, threatening supervisors by allegedly trying to run them over.

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