A Zimbabwean man accused of attempting to take a soldier's weapon at Zimbabwe House now awaits psychiatric assessment after a Harare court remanded him until November 20. Moses Ruvheneko appeared before Magistrate Ruth Moyo, facing criminal trespass and disorderly conduct charges related to Tuesday's incident at the restricted government complex.
Prosecutors stated Ruvheneko entered Liberation Legacy Way near Zimbabwe House around 3 pm and approached the main gate. He allegedly tried to grab an SKS rifle from a soldier while demanding to see President Emmerson Mnangagwa. During the struggle with security personnel, Ruvheneko injured his left hand on the weapon's bayonet. Authorities transported him to a nearby police post after subduing him. The state requested the mental evaluation, leading to his continued detention. Court records indicate Ruvheneko did not enter a plea during the brief hearing. Zimbabwe House serves as a key government administrative building housing presidential offices in central Harare.
Prosecutors stated Ruvheneko entered Liberation Legacy Way near Zimbabwe House around 3 pm and approached the main gate. He allegedly tried to grab an SKS rifle from a soldier while demanding to see President Emmerson Mnangagwa. During the struggle with security personnel, Ruvheneko injured his left hand on the weapon's bayonet. Authorities transported him to a nearby police post after subduing him. The state requested the mental evaluation, leading to his continued detention. Court records indicate Ruvheneko did not enter a plea during the brief hearing. Zimbabwe House serves as a key government administrative building housing presidential offices in central Harare.
