The military immediately activated a "Code Red" alert, its highest level of preparedness, a military source said. "A number of generals are now in China ready to plot Mugabe's ouster with Mnangagwa," the report said. Some were disguised as baggage handlers, their military fatigues and weapons hidden beneath high-visibility jackets and overalls, one security source said. Realizing they were outnumbered and outgunned, Chihuri's police team backed down, allowing Chiwenga to touch down without incident, the security source said. The minister, whose identity Reuters is withholding for safety reasons, replied that such a move was the responsibility of state security minister Kembo Mohadi.

Source: India Today November 26, 2017 10:52 UTC