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A concerned father from Mpopoma in Bulawayo is appealing from members of the public to assist in information that could lead to the whereabouts of his daughter together with her husband and 16-year-old son.

Isaac Maseko (55) related his story yesterday revealing that all hell broke loose when her daughter’s son reportedly recorded a video of police officer beat8ng up members of the MDC Alliance at a local park in Mpopoma.

Hendrietta Maseko after one of the attacks

Her daughter, Hendrietta Maseko together with her husband, Arnold Mpofu were reportedly targeted for allegedly sending their son, Pharell Thabiso Mpofu to record the video and also storing a number of backup copies of the video.

On the day in question the police reportedly attacked members of the MDC Alliance aligned to Advocate Nelson Chamisa who had gathered at the park for a meeting as rumors of a possibility for a formation of a new party by Chamisa continue to gather.

Hendrietta Maseko

“It is sad what is happening to my family, Pharell just innocently recorded that video while he was with his friends now we are paying dearly for it. Police initially pounced on him and deleted the video but it was then alleged that he had made copies and that is when as an extended family we also began to suffer.

“His parents were targeted and even accused of being members of the opposition which is far from the truth. My daughter was actually abducted and raped by people who claimed to be police officers,” said Mr Maseko.

He revealed that after the numerous attacks the family had since disappeared and he did not know of their whereabouts.

Isaac Maseko after he was also attacked

“When my daughter and her family suddenly disappeared the attacks shifted to me, I was beaten by some individuals who accused me of hiding them. As is I do not know what to do. I so not know where my daughter, son-in-law and grandson are. I do not know who to turn to, please may I be assisted.

“What pains me is that this is all because of a video which my grandson took now we have to suffer this painful ordeal,” he said.