Bulawayo Chief Fire Officer Moyo testifies in US$54 637 fuel scandal

Testimony Over Fuel Misuse Allegations

Bulawayo Chief Fire Officer, Linos Moyo, appeared in court regarding allegations of mismanaging fuel worth US$54,637. The case centers on claims that fuel intended for official city operations was diverted or unaccounted for.

Court Proceedings and Charges

During his testimony, Moyo denied any wrongdoing, explaining that all fuel allocations were properly documented and used for municipal vehicles. Prosecutors, however, accused him of authorizing irregular withdrawals that breached city protocols.

The court heard that fuel from the Bulawayo City Council’s reserves was allegedly distributed without proper authorization. Some transactions reportedly lacked corresponding vehicle logs or approval forms, raising concerns about accountability.

Defense Argument

Moyo’s defense argued that the accusations were based on misunderstandings within the council’s internal control system. They emphasized that procurement and fuel use followed established procedures and that discrepancies resulted from administrative miscommunication, not corruption.

Ongoing Investigation

Presiding magistrate Shepherd Mjanja adjourned the matter to review financial records and vehicle logs. The court is expected to reconvene once the audit findings are presented.

“Every drop of fuel was used for council service vehicles,” Moyo stated, maintaining his innocence.

An internal probe by the city’s audit department runs parallel to the court process, aiming to verify the truth of the fuel expenditures over several months.

Author summary: The Bulawayo chief fire officer faces trial over a disputed US$54,637 fuel misuse case, denying misconduct as audits and legal reviews continue.

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