BY WATIPASO MZUNGU JNR
Police have finished probing Innocent Matewere into allegations that he was part of the syndicate that used to terrorize Ndirande Township with mysterious attacks.
Police had instituted investigations on Matewere following a claim by the now convicted and jailed ‘nachipanti’ Jack Bandawe in court that his captor was one of the nocturnal bloodsuckers who only revolted after some disagreements with his friends.
Southern region police publicist Davie Chingwalu told Maranath Mzungu yesterday that criminal investigation officers had found that Bandawe’s claims were baseless, motivated by ill-feeling towards the ‘Ndirande Hero’.
“Our office has found what Bandawe said was not true. There was no communication between the two, which means the implication was only based on fury [that he had been captured] and ill-will,” Chingwalu said.
“However, we do understand somehow why the convict implicated Matewere. It’s not strange to see a suspect implicating people who arrested him. Matewere is a free man; he had no hand in those attacks,” he added.
Matewere had earlier indicated that he was failing to receive awards from people of goodwill because the police had not released a report on the matter. Before the ‘nachipanti’ saga, some pledged to award anyone who would catch the attackers.
“All the people who promised to award me are failing to do so because I’m under probe. I would like the police to tell the nation the truth regarding the progress of the investigations,” he said.
Asked about his general health, Matewere said he was passing in “difficult times where only God is his shield”.
“I’m in constant prayers with Bishop Kambalazaza [of the Charismatic Reedemed Ministries] because the situation is really tough for me. I would like to thank Minister of Internal Affairs and Public Security and Peter Mkhito [Inspector General of Police] for being supportive during these difficult times,” he said.
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