CIP Mozambique Elections: Policeman who murdered fish seller in Marromeu was arrested, released by his comrades, and arrested again

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CIP Mozambique Elections: Policeman who murdered fish seller in Marromeu was arrested, released by his comrades, and arrested again

7:00 CAT | 20 Dec 2023

FILE - For illustration purposes only. [File photo: Miramar]

Silva José Manhusse from Beira is the policeman who is charged with shooting dead the young trader Tito Joao at the Marromeu Fish Market last week (Tuesday 12 December). The murder occurred during the Renamo demonstration contesting the result of the repeat municipal election in Marromeu.

The Marromeu District Attorney. Dulce Macuacua, ordered the detention on Tuesday night (12 December) at 20.27. But, to her surprise, on Wednesday (13 December) she learned that his colleagues had released him on Tuesday night. He was seen by members of the public driving a motorbike along the streets of Marromeu.

The indignant district attorney went to visit the police cells and found that Silva Manhusse was indeed no longer there. She ordered that he be re-arrested and circulated photos of Manhausse to assist in the search for the alleged killer of Tito João. He was re-arrested and returned to the cells of the District Command. He was to be transferred to the central prison in Beira, the top security jail in Sofala province.

At the same time, the attorney’s office announced that it will open a case file holding responsible the Ministry of the Interior or the author of the release of Silva Manhusse without any court order.

And on the night of the brutal murder, the public went to the home of Silva Manhusse, intent on burning down his house. Police officers were stationed to prevent furious members of the public from destroying the house, but his fence was vandalized.

Source: Centro de Integridade Pública - CIP