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The Zimbabwe Republic Police is investigating a case of murder in which Farai Rupondo (58) killed his daughter-in-law Maybe Boboneya (20) before committing suicide by consuming poison on 13^th May 2023 at Njerere Village, Juru.

Farai Rupondo, who was armed with bottles, petrol and an axe, lit a thatched bedroom hut in which his son Shepherd Njerere (34), Maybe Boboneya and an infant (2) were sleeping in. Shepherd Njerere was struck with a bottle on the face after managing to escape from the bedroom through the window. The infant was struck with an axe several times on the neck, while Maybe Boboneya was struck with an axe on the head and left leg. Maybe Boboneya died on the spot while the infant was taken to Shamva Hospital for treatment. The motive behind this gruesome murder case is not yet known.

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ZRP PRESS STATEMENT                                                              5^TH MAY 2023

The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Nelson Matsvange (44) and Frank Tirivani (36) in connection with twenty five (25) armed robbery cases which occurred between March 2022 and May 2023 in Masvingo.

On 01^st May 2023, detectives from CID Masvingo arrested Nelson Matsvange at Village 13 Crown Range, Zaka after CCTV footage linked him to case of armed robbery which occurred at Musvovi Business centre, Renco, Masvingo. The suspect implicated two other suspects who are still at large and Frank Tirivani, leading to his arrest at Ringirayi Village, Zaka.

The arrest led to the recovery of an AK 47 rifle which was hidden in a cave in Chivamba area Zaka, with a magazine of 31 live rounds of ammunition, five cellphones, an HP laptop, a satchel, two machetes, a comforter blanket and US$50 cash.

The suspects are linked to twenty five (25) cases of armed robbery and one (01) case of unlawful entry into premises and theft which occurred at Manjirenji Game Park, Chiredzi in March 2022 where an AK 47 rifle with 31 rounds of live ammunition were stolen. The suspects are linked to a case of robbery which occurred at Machiva Clinic, Zaka in January 2023 and other four (4) robbery cases which occurred at Gororo Business Centre , Chivi in May 2023.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police implores business owners to enhance security systems at business premises. Meanwhile, armed robbery syndicates are warned that the long arm of the law will catch up with them as police crack teams are on high alert to ensure that the law takes its course.

(NYATHI. P) Assistant Commissioner

Senior Staff Officer (Press and Public Relations)

to the Commissioner General of Police

Police General Headquarters

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ZRP PRESS STATEMENT                                          11^TH MAY 2023

The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of a couple, Gwendoline Ndlovu (35) and Melusi Ndlovu (36) in connection with forty six (46) counts of fraud which occurred between August 2022 and 03 May 2023. The suspects duped the complainants USD 134 552. 00 after allegedly posing as agents of an undisclosed company involved in facilitating job placements in Canada, United Kingdom and Ireland.

On 03^rd May 2023, Police in Bulawayo arrested Melusi Ndlovu (36) after a report had been made by one of the complainants. The suspect was arrested while loading property in a vehicle, preparing to vacate from their known offices. The other suspect, Gwendoline Ndlovu was later arrested at Bulawayo Police Station, where she had visited her husband.

Investigations made by the police revealed that the processing of the purported employment opportunities abroad by the suspects, was said to be done within three weeks upon payment of US$4000, resulting in interviews being conducted through WhatsApp. The suspects would give the complainants excuses upon the lapse of the waiting period. Resultantly, forty six (46) victims fell for the scam and were defrauded approximately USD 134 552.00.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

We continue to implore members of the public to exercise due diligence before making any payments to individuals and employment agencies purporting to facilitate job placements abroad.

(NYATHI. P) Assistant Commissioner

Senior Staff Officer (Press and Public Relations)

to the Commissioner General of Police

Police General Headquarters

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ZRP PRESS STATEMENT                                   18^TH APRIL 2023

The Zimbabwe Republic Police releases the names of the victims who died in a fatal road traffic accident which occurred on 16^th April 2023 at the five (5) kilometre peg along Chivhu-Buhera Road, where thirteen (13) people died whilst forty (40) others were injured.

The thirteen (13) victims have been identified by their next of kin as listed:-

• Clifford ZVENYIKA (38), a male adult of Murambinda Growth Point,
• Beatrice NYAMBIRA ( 47), a female adult of Nyambirai Village, Shurugwi,
• Percyline CHITONDWE( 36), a female adult of Budiriro 1, Harare,
• Lilian TARANHIKE (30), a female adult of Manyame, Harare,
• Esnath TARUVINGA, a female adult of Mupoteri Village, Buhera,
• Jenifer RIMA (64), female adult , of Choga Village, Buhera,
• Zacharia MAKONESE (51), a male adult of Chitete Village, Buhera,
• Irene CHIKWATI, a female adult of Murambinda, Buhera,
• Lovemore MATSIVO (31), a male adult of Venganayi Village, Chivhu,
• Tafadzwa RERAI (30, a male adult of Nzuma village, Buhera,
• Maria GWATIDZO (43), a female adult Mandinika Village, Buhera,
• Flora MALUNGENI (46), a female adult of Gwatidzo Village, Buhera,
• Esnath Ester MUBAIWA (52), a female adult of Kukura Kuroja Housing Cooperative, Hatcliffe, Harare.

Meanwhile, the Zimbabwe Republic Police, recorded another fatal road traffic accident which occurred on 17^th April 2023 at the 29 kilometre peg along Wedza- Mutiweshiri Road in which three people died on the spot whilst twenty seven (27) others were injured when a commuter omnibus side swiped with a Mandaza bus, resulting in the bus veering off the road before landing on its left side.

The bodies of the victims were taken to St Marys Hospital, Wedza for post mortem while the injured are admitted at the same hospital.

The three (3) victims have been identified by their next of kin as listed:-

• Agnes NYADONGO (53), a female adult of Gombe Village, Mutare,
• Caroline BANDA (34), of Dora, Dangamvura, Mutare,
• Nenyasha DARARA, a female infant aged four (4), of Dora Dangamvura, Mutare.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police implores public service vehicle drivers to be cautious on the roads and comply with all road rules and regulations to safeguard lives.

(NYATHI. P) Assistant Commissioner

Senior Staff Officer (Press and Public Relations)

to the Commissioner General of Police

Police General Headquarters