The late Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) deputy director (internal) Elias Kanengoni, who died last Wednesday and was declared a national hero by the Zanu PF politburo, was laid to rest at the National Heroes’ Acre this afternoon.

Below are the pictures of the proceedings at the Heroes’ Acre.

All Pictures by Cynthia R Matonhodze.

A Dove’s Funeral Home poll bearer adjusts the national flag on Elias Kanengoni’s casket at the National Heroes Acre
Soldiers carry Elias Kanengoni’s casket at the National Heroes Acre
Part of the crowd at Elias Kanengoni’s burial at the National Heroes Acre
Kanengoni’s daughter
Tabitha Kanengoni gives a speech at her father’s burial at the National Heroes Acre
A woman who fainted during Elias Kanengoni’s burial proceedings is assisted by paramedics at the National Heroes’ Acre
Elias Kanengoni’s widow (right) and son follow the proceedings at his burial
Zanu PF Information Secretary Rugare Gumbo sleeps through the proceedings during the burial of Elias Kanengoni at the National Heroes Acre
Youths dance during the burial of Elias Kanengoni at the National Heroes Acres
Zanu PFWomen’s League members dance at the National Heroes Acre during the burial Elias Kanengoni

Picture compliation by Tapiwa Zivira