The Ethiopians were placed in remand at the Gwanda Prison after they were tested for Covid-19 and results came out negative. "They found the 15 accused persons sleeping in a spare bedroom while one of their assistants from Zimbabwe only known as Bheki was sleeping in the main bedroom. The 15 accused persons were then arrested and secured at the homestead awaiting screening for Covid-19. Due to communication barrier, it was only ascertained that the accused persons were from Ethiopia without valid travelling documents. The port of entry which they used could not be established since the person who was assisting them in Zimbabwe escaped.

Source: Ethiopian News April 27, 2020 10:30 UTC