290:. Matanga was involved in efforts to seize former commissioner-general Chihuri's assets, alleged obtained via corrupt means during his term as commissioner-general. Chihuri accused Matanga of sending police to set his home on fire and harass his family, and of being unqualified for the post of police chief.
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protests in August 2018, which resulted in six civilian deaths." In
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