Robert Mugabe’s son-in-law arrested for kidnapping his lawyer

Simba Chikore, the son-in-law of former Zimbabwean president, Robert Mugabe was on Thursday arrested by the police on allegations of kidnapping his lawyer following an argument involving a labour dispute.  

Chief police spokeswoman, Senior Assistant Commissioner, Charity Charamba, confirmed the developments to Bulawayo24 on Thursday.  “He was picked up today (Thursday) and a warned and caution statement was recorded following a report by his lawyer for kidnapping,” she said.

According to her, as at last night Chikore was still assisting police with investigations at Highlands Police Station who were still gathering details of the case.

Snr Asst Comm Charamba said information they had gathered so far was that Chikore was having labour disputes with his lawyer.