The Chimanimani community is crying for justice after reports emerged that suspects in a recent robbery case at Nhedziwa Growth Point were released and asked to return to the police a few days later.
The community implored law enforcement agents to investigate the matter without fear or favour following a surge in robbery cases at Nhedziwa Business Centre, and the arrest of one suspect.
On June 12, the National Anti-Corruption Association of Zimbabwe (NACAZ), working with ZRP Cashel, arrested Taziwei Brian Mbwizu, who is in his early 30s, in connection with the robberies at the business centre.
He was handed over to CID Mutare under Cashel RRB numbers 6373345–6378349.
The complainants in the matter are Eunice Miriri, Blessing Ziweya, Nomore Mahlata, Anton Pondayi, and Achievement Chauke.
The next day, following fresh intelligence, NACAZ Manicaland members arrested Ferlisters Munyebvu (25) of Mwaguta village, Chief Mutambara, outside Nhedziwa High School while she was wearing a tracksuit belonging to one of the complainants.
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She implicated Hash Musakaruka (24), of Tambarare village, Chief Mutambara, as the person who sold her the tracksuit. Musakaruka was arrested that afternoon by NACAZ.
The two were handed over to ZRP Cashel with the recovered exhibit.
Reliable reports indicate that after being handed over, the two suspects were told to go home and report back to police on June 14, 2026.
On that same morning, the first suspect, Mbwizu was reportedly seen at a United Methodist Church gathering in Kwekwe.
NACAZ, however, says it continues to stand with the victims and families affected by the violent robberies, which left community members traumatised.
NACAZ deputy director (operations) Alvine Makufa said: “NACAZ commends the complainants who stood up, and the community of Chimanimani that refuses to be silenced by fear.
“As NACAZ, we are yet to verify whether Mr Mbwizu appeared before the court of law or he was released from police on summons, and whether it is true that he was spotted in Kwekwe.
“We urge the public not to interfere with investigations being done by law enforcement agencies.
“Justice must be allowed to take its course so that victims receive the closure they deserve.”
The organisation implored the public across all provinces to approach its offices, the police or other relevant authorities to nip corruption in the bud or help lower the number of violent crimes.