Nyasha Eusen, who was wrongly accused of killing Nyarai Round in September last year and had his murder case withdrawn, was on Thursday, 2 February ordered to perform 700 hours of community service for theft by a Harare magistrate.
He stole two smartphones from a Harare woman after he had told her he could repair them.
Eusen was released about two weeks ago after it emerged that he had nothing to do with Round’s murder, but the now-deceased was allegedly shot dead by ex-cop Jaison Muvevi.
Days after his release from remand prison, Eusen was spotted in a commuter omnibus by the woman, Chakaonei Matipedza, leading to his arrest.
He was taken to the Harare Magistrates Court where he admitted to conning Matipedza a Samsung Note 4 and Note 5.
Eusen took the two smartphones worth US$350 after lying to Matipedza that he was in a position to repair them. After taking the phones, he vanished.
After the conviction, he was sentenced to 30 months in prison by Harare magistrate Munashe Chibanda for theft of trust property.
The magistrate set aside 10 months of the jail term for five years on condition that he does not commit a similar offence within that period.
The court also suspended the remaining 20 months on condition that Eusen performs 700 hours of community service.
Eusen was also ordered to pay Matipedza $280 000 for the phones.
Allegations were that in September 2019 Eusan approached Matipedza at her workplace along Chiremba Road in Hatfield in Harare and told her that he could update the system of her Samsung Note 5 and Note 4.
Matipedza then asked her son, Zvikomborero Gonorenda, to accompany Eusan to the city centre where he would update the two phones’ systems.
On arrival, Eusen told Zvikomborero to wait for him at Joina City whilst he took the phones to Market Square for a systems update. He then disappeared.
Matipedza then spotted him in Epworth while aboard a city-centre-bound commuter omnibus on January 30 and informed the police leading to his arrest.
| <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/eusan-escapes-jail-term-again/">The Herald</a>

Pindula News

Man Wrongfully Charged For Murder In Eastlea Escapes Jail Again

A Harare man who was arrested in connection with the murder of an Eastlea man on 19 November last year had his charges withdrawn before plea after police arrested former police detective <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Jaison_Muvevi">Jaison Muvevi</a> on suspicion he was the one who killed the man.
Nyasha Eusen had his case withdrawn before plea by Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi after spending two months in remand prison.
The State on Monday, 23 January told the court that they are withdrawing the matter before plea for lack of evidence.
Allegations were that on 19 November 2022, at around 0900 hours Eusen was in the company of the deceased at Clan Court, Eastlea, Harare when they met Muvevi.
While there, Muvevi withdrew his pistol and shot the deceased Nyarai Round once on the head for no apparent reason.
Eusen tried to run away but was caught and Muvevi bundled into his Toyota Allion.
It is alleged that Muvevi, in the company of two other unknown men, drove his vehicle to Huruyadzo shopping centre in Chitungwiza.
Eusen reportedly then managed to later escape.
Muvevi was arrested in Mozambique on 16 January this year after he had killed three people, including police inspector Maxwell Hove on 13 January. | <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200006540/muvevi-murder-case-state-withdrew-charges-against-wrong-suspect">NewsDay</a>

Man Wrongfully Charged For Murder In Eastlea Freed After Muvevi's Arrest

The leader of an apostolic sect in Hwedza who was allegedly killed by former police detective Jaison Muvevi on 13 January this year had reportedly foretold his death.
Chrispen Kanerusine (62), who was popularly known as Madzibaba Sirage from the Johane Masowe Chishanu Nguwo Chena was shot dead at point-blank range while ministering to his congregants at his shrine.
A fellow apostolic sect leader Edison Moyo, also known as Madzibaba Eddie, told The Standard that Kanerusine had prophesied his death. He said:
<blockquote>
A week before, he prophetically told congregants that he saw a flag at half-mast near the shrine.
He said efforts to raise the flag from half-mast were in vain.
</blockquote>
Moyo said on the fateful day, some men from a different apostolic sect shrine made a prophecy about the bloody events at Kanerusine’s shrine.
They allegedly warned the sect’s members to stop attending meetings involving Kanerusine and said blood was going to be shed at the shrine.
The men are said to have performed some divination rituals including going around the shrine three times. Said Moyo:
<blockquote>
After that, Madzibaba Sirage took over and that is when Muvevi came and shot him dead.
If the three men had travelled earlier the death could have been avoided, and we could have prayed fervently but like what he had told the people, the flag refused to be raised higher.
</blockquote>
Those who frequented Madzibaba Sirage’s shrine said he had a gift for foretelling the future as well as assisting those with afflictions spiritually.
They said besides exercising his spiritual gifts, Madzibaba Sirage would move around villages and business centres selling different wares among them leather belts.
He was buried on 18 January 2023 at his homestead in the Negombwe area in Mukamba village.  | <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/thestandard/news/article/200006449/hwedza-killings-slain-sect-leader-foretold-own-death">The Standard</a>

"Murdered Hwedza Apostolic Sect Leader Foretold Own Death"

The permanent secretary of the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Nick Mangwana, has warned the media against inadvertently making suspected murderer Jaison Muvevi a cult hero.
Mangwana was commenting on a tweet by a local tabloid showing pictures of Muvevi “in happier times”.
Mangwana said the media should be sensitive to the families of the people who were allegedly shot dead by Muvevi. <a href="https://twitter.com/nickmangwana/status/1616042911426281472">He said</a>:
<blockquote>
I think the Media has to be careful about the way they are covering this story.
There is a risk of creating a celebrity or folk hero out of a possible cold-blooded, sociopathic killer.
There are families whose lives have been irreversibly damaged by his actions. Be sensitive to them.
</blockquote>
Muvevi was arrested on Monday, 16 January for allegedly killing three people in Hwedza on 13 January.
His alleged victims were Chrispen Kanerusine (48) of Hwedza, Hwedza officer-in-charge Inspector Maxwell Hove (43) and 27-year-old Munashe Majani, who was a bartender at Ruzema Bottle Store, Mukamba Business Centre, Hwedza.
He has also been charged with the murder of Nyarai Round (33) of Domboshava.
Police are now investigating leads linking the ex-detective to six other murder cases that took place in and around Harare and Chitungwiza over the past three years.

"Be Careful Not To Make Muvevi A Legend", Mangwana Tells Media

Jaison Muvevi, a retired Criminal Investigations Department (CID) officer who gunned down three people in Hwedza on Friday, 13 January was a feared man in the police service sector, former colleagues reportedly told a Rusape villager.
Muvevi (42), was said to be well-trained and not an easy person to attack during operations.
He has been likened to another former detective Joseph Nemaisa who single-handedly confronted five armed robbers who were holding his family hostage at his Chadcombe home in December 2021 and killed three of them while the other two ran away.
CID officers who were pursuing Muvevi from Hwedza where he shot dead three people and seriously injured another caught up with him in the Chiduku area of Rusape.
Narrating the events leading to Muvevi’s disappearance from Chiduku on Saturday, 14 January, a villager who is a nephew of the late Prophet Sirage (Crispen Kanerusine) who had been shot dead the previous day, said he gave the killer drinking water unaware that he killed his uncle.
Madzibaba Sirage’s nephew, only identified as (Rob) said he was shocked when he later learned that Muvevi had gunned down his uncle in Hwedza. He said:
<blockquote>
I do not regret giving him water. It was my uncle who was fighting his killer in death and I think he also wanted Muvevi to be exposed as he tried to run away from the crime scene in Wedza.
Mukomana (Muvevi) was fleeing from police towards Chiduku driving his white sedan vehicle, Muvevi fired three shots at the officers who were in pursuit at Maruwani Bridge.
He then fired another shot which hit the police vehicle and immediately reversed his vehicle before driving for about 500m, turning into a small footpath leading to my homestead.
</blockquote>
Rob said Muvevi then entered his homestead and entertained him unaware of what had happened. He said:
<blockquote>
After greetings, Muvevi asked for some drinking water which I gave him.
He then inquired about gold mining areas and I showed him the area by just pointing at the mountains nearby.
He also asked for matches and I called my son who brought a box and gave him.
</blockquote>
As Muvevi was explaining to the nephew that he can identify gold when he sees it, his phone vibrated. Said Madzibaba Sirage’s nephew:
<blockquote>
As he tried to get his phone from his jeans’ back pocket, I saw two pistols from his jean’s back pockets.
I did not panic though I asked myself silently why he was carrying the pistols.
I then noticed some blood stains on his other shoe. I then called my son and quickly excused myself but he was not bothered about it.
I left him there walking towards the area I had pointed out to him as a potential gold mining place.
</blockquote>
When the nephew got home a few meters away from Muvevi, police arrived and asked him about Muvevi’s whereabouts. He said:
<blockquote>
I did not know his name then and I told the police the person they wanted had just left my homestead showing them the direction he took.
As we ran towards the direction he took… we then spotted him coming out of the gorge.
</blockquote>
According to the slain prophet’s nephew, he heard one of the police officers saying:
<blockquote>
Let us retreat. We have known this guy for a long time.
We know his records in the security sector so we cannot just confront him.
This is when I heard that my uncle had been shot dead by the man whom I had entertained a few minutes earlier. I was shocked.
Muvevi disappeared abandoning his car and escaped on foot.
</blockquote>
Muvevi appeared in court on Friday charged with four murder charges and two attempted murder counts. He is expected in court on 6 February 2023. | <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/villager-relives-how-he-encountered-murder-accused-ex-cop-claims-muvevi-was-feared-in-police-service/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>

"Muvevi Was Feared In The Police Service Sector"

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is investigating leads linking ex-detective Jaison Muvevi (42) to six other murder cases that took place in and around Harare and Chitungwiza over the past three years.
Muvevi was arrested on Monday, 16 January for allegedly killing three people in Hwedza on 13 January.
His alleged victims were Chrispen Kanerusine (48) of Hwedza, Hwedza officer-in-charge Inspector Maxwell Hove (43) and 27-year-old Munashe Majani, who was a bartender at Ruzema Bottle Store, Mukamba Business Centre, Hwedza.
He has also been charged with the murder of Nyarai Round (33) of Domboshava.
On Friday, prosecutors added another murder charge after detectives investigating the Hwedza shootings established that Muvevi could have killed another man in Harare last year.
Muvevi is presently before the courts facing four murder charges and two attempted murder charges.
Police suspect the same weapon used by Muvevi during the shooting spree in Hwedza was the one used to fatally shoot Nyarai Round in Eastlea on 19 November 2022.
The Sunday Mail reported sources close to the investigations as saying that the weapon in question is said to have been linked to six other murders dating back to 2020.
Bullet casings obtained from the respective crime scenes as evidence have been sent for forensic ballistic analysis to ascertain whether they were discharged from Muvevi’s firearm.
ZRP spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the new development but did not give more details. He said:
<blockquote>
We are looking at the possibility that Muvevi could have committed other cases using his firearm.
Right now, we are in the process of verifying with the ballistic analysis.
Remember, through the ballistic analysis, we managed to link him to the murder which happened on November 19 last year. We are certainly looking at that possibility.
</blockquote>
Last week, Muvevi appeared before Harare magistrate Evelyn Mashavirakure and was remanded in custody to 6 February.
He was advised to approach the High Court for bail application. | <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/six-more-murder-cases-for-muvevi">The Sunday Mail</a>

Muvevi Linked To Six More Murder Cases In Harare And Chitungwiza

Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga said that people who possess unregistered firearms shall be deemed to be planning to commit serious crimes.
Matanga said police officers will not hesitate to kill all perpetrators of serious crimes such as armed robbery.
He was speaking at the funeral wake of Inspector Maxwell Hove, who was killed in the line of duty in Hwedza by Jaison Muvevi, a former police officer. Said Matanga:
<blockquote>
I wish to categorically state that those with unregistered firearms shall be deemed to have criminal intent.
Furthermore, as police officers, we will not hesitate to shoot to kill all perpetrators of heinous crimes such as armed robbery, which are making society apprehensive.
</blockquote>
He said police have also noted with concern an increasing number of unregistered firearms recovered at crime scenes.
In August 2022, President Emmerson Mnangagwa granted a presidential amnesty on the voluntary surrender of firearms and ammunition.
Police assured those who surrendered their firearms that no criminal charges would be preferred against them during the period (8th August to 30th September 2022) as long as they complied with the provisions of the Presidential Amnesty. | <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/new-police-will-not-hesitate-to-shoot-to-kill-armed-robbers">The Sunday Mail</a>

Police Will Not Hesitate To “Shoot To Kill” Armed Robbers - Matanga

Criminal Investigations Department (CID) officers handling the matter in which former policeman and gold dealer Jaison Muvevi (43) is facing several charges including murder have requested for more time to conduct further investigations, <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/detectives-ask-for-more-time-with-muvevi/">reported The Herald.</a>
The detectives on Wednesday asked the court for three more days with Muvevi to allow them time to further manage cases.
The Investigating Officer in the matter, detective Pikisai Chikwazo, said they want more time to travel to Hwedza (Wedza) for indications and to interview him.
Muvevi (39) appeared before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi on Wednesday, 17 January.
He was complaining of experiencing difficulties in sleeping because of two pairs of handcuffs he had.
However, Muvevi’s lawyer Samson Dzingira opposed the application arguing that the police can always interview him while in the hands of prison officers.
Dzingira asked detectives to take Muvevi back to court tomorrow since the expected 48 hours in police custody have not lapsed.
Magistrate Mangosi was on Wednesday expected to make a ruling on the application for further detention.
Parson Dziva appeared for the State.
Muvevi allegedly shot and killed Crispen Mubvana Kanerusine (62), a self-styled prophet who was operating from a Johanne Masowe shrine at Negombwe Village in Wedza.
He shot the elderly man at point-blank range right in front of his congregants after he allegedly gave him a prophecy he did not like.
Muvevi’s second victim was Wedza officer in charge Inspector Maxwell Hove (43) who was unarmed and sitting in the front passenger side of a police truck.
He shot the police officer three times, killing him instantly, before targetting Detective Constable Tendai Mugova who was armed with a CZ pistol and had taken cover under the police truck.
Police said Mugova was shot three times – on the left hip, stomach and right shoulder, but survived the shooting.
Muvevi then disarmed the police officers, took their guns and jumped into his vehicle and sped off towards Goto.
Muvevi’s third victim was a 20-year-old bartender, Munashe Mujanhi, who he shot and killed for unknown reasons.
The following day, 14 January, Muvevi exchanged fire with detectives who were on his trail in Rusape but escaped unhurt.
He, however, abandoned his Toyota Allion vehicle and an FN rifle he had seized from police officers in Hwedza the previous day.
On Sunday, 15 January, Muvevi was spotted at Mutare Boys’ High School looking for food and was confronted by the caretaker’s son who was “drunk”.
He allegedly fired three shots at the man but he missed him. Muvevi then melted into a nearby forest.
While in Mutare, Muvevi used his EcoCash wallet to buy the worksuit he was wearing when he was apprehended.
He then attempted to hire a motorbike to take him to Chimoio town, which is 100 kilometers from Mutare’s Forbes Border Post.
According to the motorcyclist who was filmed narrating the encounter, Muvevi asked to be transported to Chimoio for US$200, but when the motorcyclist refused, he pulled out a revolver and threatened to shoot him.
Muvevi was finally arrested as he attempted to board a kombi headed toward Chimoio.

Detectives Ask Magistrate For More Time With Muvevi

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed Jaison Muvevi’s extradition from Mozambique.
Muvevi, a former policeman allegedly shot dead three people and critically injured another in Wedza on 13 January before his arrest in Mozambique on 16 January.
ZRP national spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi on Tuesday evening said Muvevi had been successfully brought back to Zimbabwe. Said Nyathi:
<blockquote>
Reference is made to the ZRP press statement on the arrest of the murder suspect, Jaison Muvevi in Mozambique on 16/01/23.
The ZRP confirms that the suspect has been successfully repatriated from Mozambique and is now in Mutare.
</blockquote>
Nyathi said Muvevi was on his way to Harare ahead of his court appearance adding more details will be provided in due course.
Muvevi allegedly shot and killed Crispen Mubvana Kanerusine (62), a self-styled prophet who was operating from a Johanne Masowe shrine at Negombwe Village in Wedza.
He shot the elderly man at point-blank range right in front of his congregants after he allegedly gave him a prophecy he did not like.
Muvevi’s second victim was Wedza officer in charge Inspector Maxwell Hove (43) who was unarmed and sitting in the front passenger side of the police truck.
He shot the police officer three times, killing him instantly, before targetting Detective Constable Tendai Mugova who was armed with a CZ pistol and had taken cover under the police truck.
Police said Mugova was shot three times – on the left hip, stomach and right shoulder, but survived the shooting.
Muvevi then disarmed the police officers, took their guns and jumped into his vehicle and sped off towards Goto.
Muvevi’s third victim was a 20-year-old bartender, Munashe Mujanhi, who he shot and killed for unknown reasons.

Police Confirm Muvevi's Extradition From Mozambique

The former policeman who allegedly shot dead three people and critically injured another in Wedza on 13 January before his arrest in Mozambique was extradited to Zimbabwe on Tuesday.
The suspect, Jaison Muvevi, attempted to flee into Mozambique but was arrested by citizens and handed over to Mozambican police officers on Monday, 16 January.
The Herald reported sources as saying Muvevi was brought back to Zimbabwe this Tuesday after some formalities had been completed.
On Monday there were concerns that Muvevi was likely to first appear in a Mozambican court to answer to charges of illegal entry into the country and pointing a firearm at a police officer.
However, a team from the CID Homicide Harare managed to negotiate with their counterparts for his repatriation back into the country.
Muvevi was reportedly taken to CID Mutare where he was being interviewed.
ZRP national spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi told The Herald he will provide more details later. | <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/breaking-news-fugitive-ex-cop-now-back-in-zimbabwe-from-mozambique/">The Herald</a>

ZRP Secures Muvevi's Extradition From Mozambique

Mozambican authorities have reportedly declined to release Wedza triple murder suspect Jaison Muvevi to Zimbabwean police detectives after they decided to prosecute him on gun charges.
Muvevi was found in possession of two guns when he was arrested by Mozambican police with the help of members of the public on Monday, 16 January.
According to ZimLive, Zimbabwean detectives led by Detective Chief Inspector Alexander Jachi from CID Homicide in Harare went over to Mozambique for a meeting with their counterparts but returned home empty-handed.
They were advised that Muvevi will be taken to a local court on charges of illegal possession of firearms.
ZimLive reported a source at the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) as saying it could be months before Mozambique extradites Muvevi to Zimbabwe. Said the source:
<blockquote>
By deciding to prosecute the suspect on gun charges, we face a real possibility that he will first go on trial and if convicted serve a jail sentence in Mozambique. It could be many months or even years before we lay our hands on him.
… The two countries enjoy cordial relations and there’s a lot of cooperation in the area of security.
It’s possible, for instance, that Muvevi can be sentenced in Mozambique and be handed over to Zimbabwe to serve his sentence here while being put on trial for crimes committed in Zimbabwe.
</blockquote>
Zimbabwe is now expected to file an extradition request and wait for a response from Mozambique. | <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/mozambique-rebuffs-zimbabwe-over-fugitive-wedza-triple-murder-suspect/">ZimLive</a>

"It Could Be Months, Or Even Years Before Mozambique Hands Over Wedza Triple Murderer To Zimbabwe"

The former police officer <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Jaison_Muvhevhi">Jaison Muvevi</a> who was arrested in Mozambique on Monday, reportedly fired shots at Mutare Boys’ High School in Mutare on Sunday after he had evaded police during a shootout in Rusape the previous day.
Muvevi had been on the run since Friday last week after he gunned down three people in Wedza, including a top police officer, and injured a detective constable.
Speaking to The Manica Post, on Monday, Mutare Boys’ High school head Phillip Padhuze, said Muvevi fired three shots at the school and missed the caretaker’s son who was unharmed.
Muvevi, who was barefooted, allegedly fired shots after he was confronted by some of the residents at the school after he had approached their compound looking for food. Said Padhuze:
<blockquote>
Yesterday, on Sunday, 15 January 2023, a man arrived at the grounds and he was armed.
He arrived at the grandstand where some of our staff reside and he spoke to the women who were there and they realised that he was armed.
He fired three shots and the spent cartridges were recovered. As for the learners, they are all safe.
He didn’t speak to any learner or teacher so all the learners are safe. We informed the police of the development and they came and attended the scene.
It was late when the police arrived but they did their best because we saw a helicopter hovering over, though it was late…
They gave us armed guards who spent the whole night guarding the premises.
We are grateful that no lives were lost. The shots that were fired were targeted at one of our boys, the caretaker’s son but he was not injured, I think the shooter missed him.
</blockquote>
The Manica Post reported sources as saying Muvevi took a biker from Marymount in Mutare and failed to pay for the transport and produced a pistol.
He then took a kombi from Mumango (Machipanda in Mozambique) to Manica.
The biker reportedly alerted the police and Muvevi was caught before he could cross the control post.

Cop Killer, Jaison Muvevi, 'Reign Of Terror'... More Details Emerge

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Jaison_Muvhevhi">Jaison Muvevi</a> who has been on the run since Friday last week after he gunned down three people in Wedza, including a top police officer, and injured a detective constable.
In a statement issued on Monday, 16 January, ZRP Senior Staff Officer (Press and Public Relations), Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, said Muvevi was arrested in Mozambique today in the morning.
He also revealed the identities of Muvevi’s alleged victims who include an apostolic sect leader who was shot at point-blank while preaching to his congregants in the veld. Reads the statement:
<blockquote>
Reference is made to the Zimbabwe Republic Police press statement on the shooting incident in which three people were shot dead while another person was seriously injured on 13th January 2023 in Wedza.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms that the murder suspect, Jaison Muvevi has been arrested while trying to cross into Mozambique this morning.
Meanwhile, the victims of the murder have been identified as follows:
<ul>
<li>Crispen Mubvana Kanerusine (62) of Zinzombe Village, Wedza,</li>
<li>Inspector Maxwell Hove (43) of ZRP Wedza Camp and</li>
<li>Munashe Mujanhi (20) of Mujanhi Village, Wedza.</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
The injured is, Detective Constable Tendai Mugova.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police acknowledges and appreciates the support given by members of the public in the pursuit of the suspect.
Equally, we applaud the bilateral relations with Mozambican Police counterparts which have led to the collaboration and arrest of Jason Muvevi.
</blockquote>

ZRP Confirms Arrest Of Fugitive Wedza Suspected Murderer, Jaison Muvevi, In Mozambique

A former Criminal Investigations Department (CID) officer, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Jaison_Muvhevhi">Jaison Muvhevhi</a>, who has been on the run since Friday last week after he allegedly shot and killed three people including a senior police officer has been arrested.
He was arrested on Monday morning by Mozambican police in Manica Province a few minutes after crossing the border, <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/breaking-news-fugitive-ex-cop-muvhevhi-arrested-in-mozambique/">reported The Herald</a>.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) had not yet confirmed Muvhevhi’s arrest.
A video <a href="https://twitter.com/zimlive/status/1614898427044806656">posted on Twitter by ZimLive</a> shows men who appear to be Mozambican police officers wrestling the suspect who is lying on the ground while they tie his hands with a rope. Watch the video below:
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Muvhevhi allegedly shot and killed a white garment church leader at his shrine before killing a senior police officer and seriously injuring another.
He is also accused of fatally shooting another person at a nearby shopping centre.
Muvhevhi reportedly fled into a mountain in the Chiduku area on Saturday after another shootout with the police.
He reportedly abandoned his car, some goods and an FN rifle which he had taken from some police officers in Wedza after overpowering them.

Fugitive Suspected Cop Killer Jaison Muvhevhi Arrested | Report

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) on Sunday deployed a helicopter to (Wedza) Hwedza district’s Chiduku area to hunt for the ex-policeman who allegedly shot and killed three people including a senior police officer on Friday.
<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Jaison_Muvhevhi">Jaison Muvhevhi</a>, who is a former Criminal Investigations Department (CID) officer, shot and killed a white garment church leader at his shrine before killing a senior police officer and seriously injuring another.
Muvhevhi is also accused of fatally shooting another person at a nearby shopping centre.
Heavily-armed police officers swarmed both Chiduku and Makanda areas on Sunday.
The helicopter was spotted at Bagdad Bussiness Centre with scores of law enforcement agents in police-branded vehicles roaming the area.
Muvhevhi, a gold dealer, reportedly fled into a mountain in the Chiduku area on Saturday after another shootout with the police.
He reportedly abandoned his car, some goods and an FN rifle which he had taken from some police officers in Wedza after overpowering them. | <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200006216/police-dispatch-helicopter-in-hunt-for-killer-cop">NewsDay</a>

ZRP Dispatches Helicopter In Hunt For Cop Killer

<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Jaison_Muvhevhi">Jaison Muvhevhi</a> has escaped following a shootout with the police in Rusape, national police spokesperson, Assistant Inspector <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Paul_Nyathi">Paul Nyathi</a> said dismissing reports that the former <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Criminal_Investigation_Department_(CID)">Criminal Investigations Department</a> (CID) had been arrested.
As investigations and a hunt for him continues, police located him on Saturday in the Chiduku area near Rusape where it is alleged, a fierce shootout occurred. Nyathi told <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/muvhevhi-escapes-after-shootout-with-police-in-rusape/">The Herald</a>:
<blockquote>He is not yet arrested. The suspect fled and left his vehicle and a gun he had taken from the officers. He was located in Chiduku. It is not true that he has been arrested.</blockquote>
It is alleged during the intense exchange of gunfire, Muvhevhi abandoned his Toyota Allion vehicle and escaped on foot.
He is alleged to have fled into the nearby mountain and left a gun in the vehicle.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the hunt for the suspect is ongoing.
Muvhevhi allegedly <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/gunman-shoots-4-killing-officer-in-charge-wedza-prophet-and-another-person/">shot and killed three people in Hwedza</a> on Friday.
He shot and killed a “prophet” from an apostolic sect church before fatally shooting Wedza (Hwedza) Officer In Charge Inspector Maxwell Hove (from Mberengwa) and seriously injured another, who had come to attend to the scene.
He allegedly shot and killed another person at a nearby shopping centre. The officer is said to be in critical condition and is admitted to a local hospital.
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Jaison Muvhevhi Escapes After Shootout With Police In Rusape

A police firearm jammed <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/gunman-shoots-4-killing-officer-in-charge-wedza-prophet-and-another-person/">during a shootout</a> as police tried to intercept <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Jaison_Muvhevhi">Jaison Muvhevhi</a> who went on a killing spree in <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Wedza">Hwedza (Wedza)</a> on Friday gunning down a self-styled prophet, a police officer and another victim.
Muvhevhi who is still on the run and described by the police as “armed and dangerous” also shot and injured another police officer, CITE reported.
He <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/gunman-shoots-4-killing-officer-in-charge-wedza-prophet-and-another-person/">killed a church leader</a> of the Masowe sect at a church gathering in the Mukamba area in Wedza on Friday afternoon.
A team of police officers led by Officer In Charge of Wedza police station Inspector Maxwell Hove who comes from <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Mberengwa">Mberengwa</a> reacted to the incident. Said police sources:
<blockquote>When the station reaction team reached Matsine area they intercepted the armed man who had parked his motor vehicle and was outside the motor vehicle. The police approached him and when he that it was the police he pulled out a pistol from his waist and fired some shots and there was an exchange of fire between police and the armed man.
During the shooting incident, the police firearm jammed and the armed man continued firing at the police officers and during this stampede of trying to escape from this firing the police lost one FN rifle and a pistol. The other four police officers escaped from the scene and left Inspector Hove who was sitting on the police vehicle’s passenger seat, Sgt Mutungambera who was the driver and Detective Constable Mugova who was hiding underneath the motor vehicle after he had been shot.</blockquote>
During the commotion, the other police officers ran away leaving Inspector Hove “who was trying to open the locked passenger door“. Added police sources:
<blockquote>The armed man approached Inspector Hove and shot him twice in the head and left him unconscious.</blockquote>
Jaison Muvhevhi, <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/update-on-hwedza-shooting-shooter-identified-as-a-former-cid-officer/">a former Criminal Investigation Department (CID)</a> officer, then drove off in his vehicle towards the Mukamba area.
Inspector Hove was later rushed to St Mary’s Hospital where he was pronounced on by the hospital staff.
Detective Constable Mugova who had been shot is currently receiving treatment at Morris Depot Hospital.
Police national spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Paul_Nyathi">Paul Nyathi</a> said they have recovered the Toyota Allion vehicle dumped by Muvhevhi in the Chiduku area of Rusape.
According to ZBC News, police also recovered an FN rifle that the suspect had taken from the police officer he killed in Wedza.
Assistant Commissioner Nyathi also dismissed false messages circulating on social media that Muvhevhi had been arrested in Chipinge while trying to cross into Mozambique.
Muvhevhi is said to be a gold dealer who owns several mines in the Midlands province.
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