BY STAFF REPORTER

Former Zimbabwe Republic Police deputy commissioner Moses Griffiths Mpofu has been declared a national hero. He was 66.

Zanu PF spokesperson Simon Khaya Moyo confirmed the development last night.

Khaya Moyo said the politburo had unanimously declared the late Mpofu a national hero in recognition of his role in the liberation of this country.

Mpofu, whose Chimurenga name was Matswata Witness Mhlanga, died last Friday at United Bulawayo Hospital after a long illness.

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