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<a href="https://pindula.co.zw/Linda_Masarira">Linda Masarira</a>, the leader of LEAD Party, has suggested that the alleged abduction of CCC MP Takudzwa Ngadziore was staged in a bid to cast the spotlight on Zimbabwe ahead of the SADC Extraordinary Summit which resumes in Luanda, Angola on Saturday, 04 November 2023.
Ngadziore recorded the alleged abduction incident live on Facebook as the gunmen chased after him in Harare on 01 November.
CC deputy spokesperson Gift Siziba later posted on X saying Ngadziore was tortured and dumped in Christon Bank in Mazoe.
However, Masarira said the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) should investigate the alleged abduction, saying it “doesn’t make sense at all” that the State would abduct Ngadziore, assault him and dump him for no reason. She wrote on X:
<blockquote>
On a serious note, what threat does Takudzwa Ngadziore pose to the state that he would be allegedly abducted and dumped like what CCC Cdes are saying?
Is the state so gullible to just abduct, assault and dump for no reason? This story doesn’t make sense at all.
A few months ago, someone was attacked by men who he had stepped toes on a Rufaro marketing deal, and it was alleged that it is the system.
Even those who get assaulted after having differences with their own friends or partners claim it is CIO or ZANU PF.
My appeal is for [ZRP] to look for the man with the gun and investigate this case thoroughly. His face is very visible, and we need to get to the bottom of all these shenanigans that continue to pose a non-existent threat to our political economy.
</blockquote>
Masarira queried why abductions of opposition activists “always” happen just before some regional or international meeting, implying that Ngadziore staged the kidnapping. She said:
<blockquote>
Is it a coincidence that these abductions always happen a few days before some regional or international meeting? ZANU or CIO always strikes when SADC, AU, UN or any international forum?
I am game to manhunt the man with the gun, let us look for him and effect a citizen’s arrest.
</blockquote>
She, however, didn’t indicate how unarmed citizens can arrest a man armed with an assault rifle.
The SADC virtual Extra-Ordinary Summit held on Tuesday, 31 October adjourned after preliminary discussions on the political and security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Later that day, the SADC Secretariat in Gaborone, Botswana issued a statement saying the SADC leaders decided to resume the discussions in Luanda, Angola on Saturday.
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Takudzwa Ngadziore's Alleged Abduction Doesn't Make Sense - Linda Masarira

A woman who claims to be a prophetess is currently on the run after kidnapping a client’s baby in Mutare on October 6, 2023. The Mutare police are requesting assistance from the public in locating the suspect, identified as Madzimai Getrude.
A police report seen by Pindula News said the incident took place at a shrine near Mutare Teachers College, where the suspect asked the complainant to fetch herbs for the baby’s supposed healing. Read the report:
<blockquote>
Police in Mutare are appealing for information which may lead to the arrest of a self proclaimed prophetess, only identified as Madzimai Getrude, who is being sought in connection with a case of kidnapping which occurred at a shrine near Mutare Teachers College on 06/10/23.
The suspect went away with the complainant’s baby after sending her to find some herbs which were to be allegedly used to heal the baby who was not feeling well. Anyone with information to report to any nearest Police Station.
</blockquote>
In Zimbabwe, babies are sometimes kidnapped for various reasons. This can include trafficking, where babies are sold or exploited, and ritualistic practices for certain beliefs. Kidnappers may also have financial motives, such as demanding ransom from the baby’s family. It’s important to remember that these cases are not common, and the government is committed to ensuring the safety of all citizens, especially children.
Authorities have been urging parents and guardians to stay vigilant, take precautions, and report any suspicious activities. They can also teach them about personal safety, avoiding strangers, and safe travel routes. 
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Self-proclaimed Prophetess On The Run After Kidnapping A Baby

A pupil at Shabani Primary School in Zvishavane, Midlands Province recently survived a kidnapping attempt by two masked men while on her way home.
The suspects reportedly followed the girl from behind, sprayed a white substance in her face, and tried to shove her into their car.
The incident was revealed in a letter by the school’s headmistress who went on to implore parents to ensure their children were also safe outside school premises.
In a letter addressed to parents, the school head, who only signed off as Matutu, said the attempted kidnapping took place on 08 June.
Matutu, however, did not disclose what Grade the child was or her age. <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/primary-school-pupil-survives-kidnapping-incident/">Part of the letter reads</a>:
<blockquote>
Two men wearing face masks and driving a car followed a child after school and grabbed and doused her with a whitish substance.
The child was only released and saved when another car approached from behind forcing the two men to flee from the scene.
The child lost her voice and regained it the following day…
In light of the above near tragedy, the school is advising all parents to seriously consider the safety of their children to and from school, and ensure you find reliable and reputable transporters.
For learners that walk to school, may you ensure you accompany them to and from school.
</blockquote>
Earlier this month, Police expressed concern over cases of kidnapping in which schoolchildren are being targeted.
It came after two pupils aged 11 and 12 were kidnapped in separate incidents in Harare and Chinhoyi.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said Police are investigating the cases. He said:
<blockquote>
The ZRP is concerned with cases of kidnapping in which learners are being targeted.
Police in Harare are investigating a case of kidnapping in which a Grade Six pupil aged 11 was kidnapped while going to school by four unknown suspects who were travelling in a black Toyota Noah on Monday at around 6.30 AM in Glen View.
The victim was later dumped along 13th Avenue in Glen View 3.
</blockquote>
In another case of kidnapping, a 12-year-old Grade Seven learner was abducted in Chinhoyi.
The victim was kidnapped near Chengetanai Old People’s Home by three unknown suspects travelling in a white kombi. The victim was later dumped in Avlon Park.
In March this year, a 12-year-old girl was abducted while she was looking for transport near a primary school in Eastlea, Harare.
Three unknown assailants in a blue Toyota Hiace were involved in the kidnapping.
The girl managed to escape from the three men after they had parked the vehicle in the Hillside area and hid in a nearby maize field.
Here are <a href="https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/Pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=ue5155">some tips parents and guardians</a> can teach their children to avoid being kidnapped:
<ul>
<li>Stay away from strangers.</li>
<li>Stay away from anyone who is following you on foot or in a car.</li>
<li>Run and scream if someone tries to force you to go somewhere with them or tries to push you into a car.</li>
<li>Memorize a secret code word. Tell your child not to go with anyone under any circumstances unless that person also knows this code word.</li>
<li>You don’t need to help an adult. For example, a child shouldn’t trust grown-ups who ask kids for directions or for help finding a puppy or kitten.</li>
<li>Always ask for permission before going anywhere with anybody.</li>
<li>Tell your parents where you are going.</li>
</ul>
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Primary Schoolgirl Survives Kidnapping Incident

Police have expressed concern over cases of kidnapping in which schoolchildren are being targeted.
This comes after two pupils aged 11 and 12 were kidnapped in separate incidents in Harare and Chinhoyi recently.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said Police are investigating the cases. He said:
<blockquote>
The ZRP is concerned with cases of kidnapping in which learners are being targeted.
Police in Harare are investigating a case of kidnapping in which a Grade Six pupil aged 11 was kidnapped while going to school by four unknown suspects who were travelling in a black Toyota Noah on Monday at around 6.30 AM in Glen View.
The victim was later dumped along 13th Avenue in Glen View 3.
</blockquote>
In another case of kidnapping, a 12-year-old Grade Seven learner was abducted in Chinhoyi on Tuesday.
The victim was kidnapped near Chengetanai Old People’s Home by three unknown suspects travelling in a white kombi. The victim was later dumped in Avlon Park.
In March this year, a 12-year-old girl was abducted while she was looking for transport near a primary school in Eastlea, Harare.
Three unknown assailants in a blue Toyota Hiace were involved in the kidnapping.
The girl managed to escape from the three men after they had parked the vehicle in the Hillside area and hid in a nearby maize field.
Here are <a href="https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/Pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=ue5155">some tips parents and guardians</a> can teach their children to avoid being kidnapped:
<ul>
<li>Stay away from strangers.</li>
<li>Stay away from anyone who is following you on foot or in a car.</li>
<li>Run and scream if someone tries to force you to go somewhere with them or tries to push you into a car.</li>
<li>Memorize a secret code word. Tell your child not to go with anyone under any circumstances unless that person also knows this code word.</li>
<li>You don’t need to help an adult. For example, a child shouldn’t trust grown-ups who ask kids for directions or for help finding a puppy or kitten.</li>
<li>Always ask for permission before going anywhere with anybody.</li>
<li>Tell your parents where you are going.</li>
</ul>
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Kidnappers Target Schoolchildren

Police in Midlands Province have arrested a 16-year-old housemaid who was employed in Zvishavane for kidnapping her employer’s eight-month-old baby and for stealing from her.
The maid kidnapped the baby a day after she was employed.
ZRP Midlands provincial spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the arrest to <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/https-www-newzimbabwe-com-maid-arrested-after-kidnapping-employers-eight-month-old-baby-a-day-after-being-hired/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>, saying the maid is from Mushandike Resettlement Scheme in Masvingo. He said:
<blockquote>
The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of a female juvenile aged 16 of Village 15 Mushandike Resettlement Scheme, Masvingo, in connection with a case of kidnapping after she stole an eight-month-old baby.
In brief, the circumstances are that on 9 April 2023, the suspect, Evidence Hove got employed as a domestic maid by Memory Sibanda aged 38 in Mandava Township in Zvishavane.
The following morning on 10 April 2023 she was left taking care of four children aged 14, 12, 8 years and the youngest aged 8 months, while the employer went away.
</blockquote>
Police said soon after the employer left, Evidence stole US$60 and went away with the eight-month-old Junior Marenga leaving the other three children behind.
Sibanda was informed about the incident and when the maid failed to return a report was made to ZRP Zvishavane.
The police arrested the maid on 12 April at around 10 AM at Village 7 Sovelele in Sandawana, with the baby in her custody.
Police took the victim to Zvishavane District Hospital for examinations.
Inspector Mahoko urged members of the public to ensure that they employ housemaids who have traceable records.
He said prospective employers should have their maids vetted by police before employing them. This service is done freely at any police station.
He also implored parents and guardians not to entrust or leave their children under the custody of strangers.
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Housemaid (16) Kidnaps Employee's Baby A Day After Being Hired

A 16-year-old girl from Gokwe who was allegedly abducted by suspected ZANU PF supporters was dumped in Kadoma.
Chairmaine Chiremba, a learner at Njelele High School, was kidnapped in the early hours of Wednesday according to her father Christopher.
Christopher told the <a href="https://newsday.co.zw/southerneye/local-news/article/200009575/abducted-gokwe-girl-dumped-in-kadoma">Southern Eye</a> that Chairmaine was at Kadoma Police Station. He said:
<blockquote>
I am currently getting information that she is housed at Kadoma police and is safe.
She was dumped along the highway by a black (Toyota) Wish car with no number plates.
She is still in custody at Kadoma Police Station and they said they are making arrangements to ferry her to Gokwe centre.
</blockquote>
He said they realised Charmaine was missing when her mother went to wake her up to prepare for school. 
Her mother found blood stains on the veranda of their bedroom and a note written ‘usivhotela ZANU PF mwana tatora’.
The note was written in a Shona dialect spoken in Gokwe, translated to “you should vote for ZANU PF, we have taken the child”.
Chiremba suspects his child was targeted because, in 2013, his wife contested for councillor under the MDC-T banner and lost. He added:
<blockquote>
Ever since then, we have stayed away from politics. We even voted in the recent ZANU PF primary elections. I am not sure why they would target my family.
</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200009522/ed-demands-re-run-in-violence-hotspots">Pindula News</a>

Abducted Gokwe Girl (16) Found In Kadoma

A 16-year-old girl from Gokwe went missing on Wednesday and her parents suspect she was abducted by ZANU PF supporters.
Christopher Chiremba told <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/girl-16-gone-missing-parents-suspect-abducted-by-zanu-pf-supporters/">ZimLive</a> that his daughter Charmaine Chiremba, a Form Three learner at Njelele High School, went missing in the early hours of Wednesday. He said:
<blockquote>
We need assistance to look for our 16-year-old daughter Charmaine Else Chiremba.
On Wednesday morning, we heard footsteps outside our house.
I went to investigate and saw Charmaine and her sister coming from the toilet and I went back to sleep.
</blockquote>
He said they realised Charmaine was missing when her mother went to wake her up to prepare for school. Said Chiremba:
<blockquote>
She found blood stains on the veranda of their bedroom and a note written ‘usivhotela ZANU PF mwana tatora’.
The note was written in a Shona dialect spoken in Gokwe, translated to “you should vote for ZANU PF, we have taken the child.
</blockquote>
Chiremba said they reported the case to the police and later conducted a search with some community members.
He said the search party found the girl’s blouse thrown on the ground a few metres from the house.
Chiremba suspects his child was targeted because, in 2013, his wife contested for councillor under the MDC-T banner and lost. He added:
<blockquote>
Ever since then, we have stayed away from politics. We even voted in the recent ZANU PF primary elections. I am not sure why they would target my family.
</blockquote>
ZRP spokesperson in Midlands Province Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko referred ZimLive to national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi who said he was yet to be briefed on the case.
More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200009522/ed-demands-re-run-in-violence-hotspots">Pindula News</a>

Gokwe Girl (16) Gone Missing, Parents Fear She Was Abducted By ZANU PF Supporters

A caretaker at a church in Bulawayo was arrested for allegedly kidnapping, drugging, and raping a 15-year-old girl, reported <a href="https://www.bmetro.co.zw/teen-kidnapped-drugged-and-raped-by-church-caretaker/">B-Metro</a>.
The suspect, Mkhululi Ndlovu (42) appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Dambudzo Malunga facing two counts of rape and kidnapping.
Ndlovu pleaded not guilty to both counts and was remanded in custody to 28 March 2023.
Prosecutor Constance Mathaba said on 08 November 2022, Ndlovu met the teenage girl near her home in Nkulumane suburb.
He allegedly grabbed her and placed a knife on her throat while forcing her to sniff a white powder.
The white substance is suspected to be a drug, crystal meth, popularly known as guka or mutoriro.
It was further alleged that the frightened girl sniffed the powder and after that, she fell unconscious.
She was shocked when she woke up the following morning in Ndlovu’s house naked, with the white powder on the bed.
In court, she said Ndlovu forced her to sniff the powder and after that, she would feel drowsy and gradually fall unconscious.
The court heard that the girl would wake up naked with signs she had engaged in sex and she would see used condoms on the floor.
It was further alleged that each time Ndlovu went out of the room he would lock her inside the house.
The girl escaped when Ndlovu asked her to accompany him to a house in Old Lobengula suburb to buy drugs.
The court heard that when Mdlovu was buying the drugs the girl ran out of the house and went to a police station and reported the incident.
Ndlovu was later arrested at the church premises.
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Church Caretaker Kidnaps, Drugs And Rapes Teenager

A 12-year-old girl narrowly escaped possible injury, or worse, after she evaded three men who had kidnapped her while she was looking for transport near a primary school in Eastlea last Friday.
The three assailants dragged the girl into a blue Toyota Hiace and drove away.
She, however, managed to escape from the three men after they had parked the vehicle in the Hillside area.
The girl hid in a nearby maize field. A report was later made to the police.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the kidnapping to <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/girl-12-escapes-from-jaws-of-kidnappers/">The Herald</a>.
He said the incident occurred around 1 PM at the main gate of a primary school in Eastlea. Said Asst Comm Nyathi:
<blockquote>
The victim was dragged into the suspects’ vehicle while looking for transport from school to Ruwa.
The victim managed to escape and hid in a maize field after the suspects had parked the vehicle at an unknown place in Hillside.
Anyone with information should report at any nearest police station.
</blockquote>
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Female Learner (12) Dragged Into Kombi By Kidnappers At School Gate

Police in Mpumalanga have arrested a 43-year-old undocumented Zimbabwean national and charged him with kidnapping, extortion, armed robbery, and illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition.
The unnamed 43-year-old was arrested at Botleng, Delmas, on Friday, <a href="https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/zimbabwean-arrested-in-mpumalanga-for-kidnapping-and-demanding-ransom-6cfa92ac-1bb5-470a-ab4b-a0f0091b9eff">IOL</a> reported citing Mpumalanga police spokesperson, Brigadier Selvy Mohlala. He is cited as saying:
<blockquote>
The suspect was arrested hours after a 32-year-old victim was kidnapped and a ransom demanded for his release.
</blockquote>
Mohlala added that the 32-year-old victim visited a friend in Botleng on Thursday. 
He left the friend’s place just before 10 pm, according to Mohlala. 
Less than 30 minutes after his departure, the friend allegedly received a call from his visitor’s phone who could be heard screaming that he has been abducted.
Then someone was heard over the phone demanding ransom for his friend’s release.
Mohlala said after receiving the call, the host friend approached the police and reported the case. 
It is alleged that more of the victim’s friends also reported to the police that they received strange calls with a demand for ransom for the victim’s release.
A team of investigators, including officers from SAPS crime intelligence and hostage negotiators, was assembled.
On Friday, January 6, 2023, the victim arrived at the police station after he was released at about 3 pm. He was interviewed and it was established that his mobile phone was still in the hands of the suspect.
Investigations led authorities to a location in Botleng where the suspect fitting the description given by the victim was found.
Investigations further revealed that the firearm was reported missing during a business robbery that took place in Pretoria in 2020.
The arrested suspect will appear in the Delmas Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
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South Africa: Zimbabwean Arrested For Kidnapping, Robbery

Police in Bulawayo have arrested Kimberly Ncube (pictured), a 19-year-old girl who was employed as a housemaid in Paddonhurst suburb.
Ncube allegedly kidnapped her employer’s one-year eight-month-old son and also stole the family’s vehicle which was parked at their house on Monday.
Posting on their official Twitter page this Tuesday, ZRP said both the child and vehicle were recovered. The child was found in good health and has since been reunited with his family. Police said:
<blockquote>
The ZRP confirms the arrest of a maid, Kimberley Ncube (19) in connection with cases of kidnapping a baby boy (1 year 8 months) and theft of a white Sedan BMW 328i vehicle, registration number AEA 8833 which occurred on 31/10/22 at her employer’s residence along Mackenzie Road, Paddonhurst. The arrest led to the recovery of the stolen vehicle and the reunion of the baby with his family.
</blockquote>
It has not yet been revealed where the maid was found with the child or the motive behind the abduction.
Earlier, Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) deputy spokesperson in Bulawayo Province, Assistant Inspector Nomalanga Msebele issued a statement appealing for information from the public to locate the child. She said:
<blockquote>
Police in Bulawayo are looking for Kimberly Ncube, a female adult aged 19, she was employed as a maid in Paddonhurst in Bulawayo.  She was left alone looking after her employer’s one-year eight-month-old son.
She took advantage of her employer’s absence who had gone to work and she stole her white BMW 328i, registration number AEA8833 which was parked in the garage.
She also took the motor vehicle’s documents and also kidnapped the one-year eight-month-old son and disappeared with him. We suspect that she was assisted by her boyfriend.
</blockquote>

Maid (19) Who Abducted Baby And Stole Employer's Car Arrested

Police in Bulawayo are looking for Kimberly Ncube (pictured), a 19-year-old girl who was employed as a housemaid in Paddonhurst.
Ncube allegedly kidnapped her employer’s one-year eight-month-old son and also stole the family’s vehicle which was parked at their house on Monday.
In a statement, Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) deputy spokesperson in Bulawayo Province, Assistant Inspector Nomalanga Msebele, appealed for information from the public to locate the child. She said:
<blockquote>
Police in Bulawayo are looking for Kimberly Ncube, a female adult aged 19, she was employed as a maid in Paddonhurst in Bulawayo.  She was left alone looking after her employer’s one-year eight-month-old son. 
She took advantage of her employer’s absence who had gone to work and she stole her white BMW 328i, registration number AEA8833 which was parked in the garage.
She also took the motor vehicle’s documents and also kidnapped the one-year eight-month-old son and disappeared with him. We suspect that she was assisted by her boyfriend.
</blockquote>
Anyone with information that may lead to the location of the child and motor vehicle should contact the investigating officer DS Chipinda on 0773288903 or 0292277523 or contact the officer in charge of crime CID Homicide on 0779974490. | <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/maid-kidnaps-baby-police-launch-manhunt-and-appeal-for-information/">Chronicle</a>

Maid Kidnaps Baby And Steals Employer's Car

Five male bogus Zimbabwean taxi association patrollers were arrested in Randburg, South Africa, for extortion and kidnapping this week.
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) spokesperson Xolani Fihla confirmed that their Undercover Reaction Unit had arrested the suspects. Said Fihla:
<blockquote>
On Wednesday, 26 October 2022, officers received information of suspects pretending to be taxi association patrollers affiliated with PRS taxi association in Pretoria, who were extorting money from unsuspecting motorists giving lifts to hitchhikers in the Randburg area.
Further information was received that the suspects were driving around in a silver-grey Volvo S40.
</blockquote>
He said on 24 October, a case docket was opened at Randburg SAPS as the Zimbabwean men had extorted money from a truck owner at the Randburg Driving License Testing Centre. Explained Fihla:
<blockquote>
Whilst on patrol along Malibongwe Drive and the N1 searching for the suspects, officers identified the vehicle matching the description used in the commission of the crime. They tactically approached and stopped the vehicle.
While searching they discovered that one of the occupants was a victim of extortion who the suspects had forced to withdraw R4000.
</blockquote>
Fihla said police officers arrested more suspects linked to the syndicate that had been terrorising the community of Randburg. He said:
<blockquote>
They were driving a white Isuzu bakkie. The PRS Taxi Association office was notified of the suspects extorting people using their association name and they confirmed that they had received numerous complaints about such conduct.
All five suspects, Zimbabwean nationals were detained at Randburg SAPS, and both vehicles used by the suspects were seized and booked in at the SAPS Aeroton pound
</blockquote>
| <a href="https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/zimbabwean-bogus-taxi-association-patrollers-arrested-28-october-2022/">The South African</a>

SA: Five Bogus Zimbabwean Taxi Association Inspectors Arrested

Four (4) female Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) employees were reportedly abducted and held for ransom in Musina, South Africa, on Monday night.
The victims, who work at the Beitbridge border post, had entered South Africa at around 3 PM to do some shopping and were all in ZIMRA uniforms.
<a href="https://www.zimlive.com/2022/09/4-zimra-officers-kidnapped-held-for-ransom-in-south-africa/">ZimLive</a> reported a source as saying the four we kidnapped at gunpoint and robbed of all their possessions before ransom demands were made. Said the source:
<blockquote>
They were all in ZIMRA uniform. The kidnappers must have known who their targets were.
The kidnappers demanded R10 000 to free them, but they didn’t have the money on them.
The ZIMRA officers were made to contact their colleagues at the border and one of them had an FNB account, and a transfer was effected.
… The kidnappers were apparently Zimbabwean because they spoke Shona.
</blockquote>
The ZIMRA officers were reportedly released at around 12 AM on Tuesday.
Limpopo Police spokesperson Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo had not confirmed the incident on Tuesday while a ZIMRA spokesman said they were still gathering details.

Four ZIMRA Officials Kidnapped, Held For Ransom In SA By "Zimbabweans"

A Zimbabwean father based in South Africa is reportedly on the run with his daughter, without the mother’s permission.
South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson Joseph Swartbooi said they are looking for Zvidzai Genius Matavikwa, who allegedly took his two-year-old daughter Mika Zonke on Saturday, July 2, from his ex-girlfriend.
Matavikwa was supposed to return the child later that day but never did and attempts to find him since then have been unsuccessful. Said SAPS:
<blockquote>
Nyanga Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences unit are seeking assistance from the public in a bid to locate the wanted suspect.
According to reports, a Zimbabwean foreign national, known as Zvidzai Genius Matavikwa took his two-year-old daughter Mika Zonke on Saturday, July 2, 2022, from his ex-girlfriend, who is the mother of the victim.
He told her that he intended to spoil his daughter for the day. Zvidzai never returned his daughter as agreed, after he left with her.
Attempts to make contact with Zvidzai, in a bid to return the daughter, were unsuccessful.
The mother of the daughter reported the incident on Thursday, July 7, 2022, and a missing person’s report was filed for further investigation.
Mika Zonke was last seen wearing navy jeans, a pink jacket and pink boots
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of the aforementioned suspect is urged to call the investigating officer, Sgt Andiswa Dlokolo on 073 012 8918 or alternatively, call Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
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SA-based Zimbabwean Father On The Run With His Daughter

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of two men in Mutoko for allegedly kidnapping four primary school children.
In a statement, ZRP Senior Staff Officer (Press and Public Relations), Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, said police are conducting investigations to establish the motive behind the kidnappings. He said:
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The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Tapiwa Munetsi (20) and Tatenda Obey Mutize (30) in connection with a case of kidnapping involving four Mudzonga Primary School pupils aged six (06), seven (07), nine (09), and seven (07) in Mutoko.
On 6th July 2022, at around 1500 hours, Tapiwa Munetsi met the four juveniles, three females and one male, on their way home at the school grounds.
He took the pupils hostage while accusing them of having picked an undisclosed amount of cash, which he claimed to have lost.
Munetsi then took the pupils to a mountain adjacent to the school on the pretext that he was taking them to the Police.
While on the mountain, he stripped the children naked before taking them to a bush area near his residence, about 8 km from the school.
Along the way, one of the juveniles escaped and alerted her parents, leading to a search which resulted in the location of the victims in the bush area at Sonhera Village.
The suspect tried to escape and was later arrested while hiding at his residence.
Upon questioning, Tapiwa Munetsi implicated Tatenda Obey Mutize as the one who had sent him to look for children who are in grade 5 and below.
The victims have since been referred to Mutoko District Hospital for medical examination.
The Police are now conducting comprehensive investigations to establish the motive behind the kidnapping.
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Police Arrest Two Mutoko Men For Kidnapping Four Children

Police have launched a manhunt for two alleged rapists who abused a 9-year-old.
One of the suspects, Edmore Matanganye (31), appeared before Harare magistrate, Yeukai Dzuda, while his two alleged accomplices are still at large.
Matanganye was advised to approach the High Court for his bail application. He will be back in court on 5 July 2022.
Prosecuting, Anesu Chirenge, told the court that sometime in June this year, the minor was approached by a woman as she passed a certain compound.
The woman indicated to her that she was selling sweets and also wanted to give her a parcel to pass to her mother.
The woman then blocked the minor from behind and Matanganye emerged from the house and sealed the victim’s mouth with tape.
The woman tied the minor’s legs and the two carried her into a cabin where Matanganye allegedly raped the minor. The woman stood guard at the door.
When Matanganye was done, another male adult allegedly came inside and also raped the minor.
It is further alleged that the suspects later untied the minor and threatened her not to disclose the incident to anyone.
On 13 June, the minor told her mother that she was not feeling well, and then she revealed the matter to her.
The mother immediately took her to a police station and filed a report resulting in the arrest of Matanganye following investigations.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/trio-up-for-raping-9-year-old/">NewZimbabwe.com</a></h4>

Trio Kidnap, Rape Nine-year-old Girl

Two Harare men were kidnapped, robbed and forced to have sexual intercourse with different women in separate incidents last week.
Both victims were attacked after boarding unregistered vehicles intending to travel to town.
In the first incident, a 22-year-old man was robbed of US$50, a cellphone and some personal documents after boarding an unregistered Honda Fit.
The victim boarded the vehicle that was travelling towards Harare CBD at Puma Service Station, along Ardbennie Road.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson Assistant Commissioner, Paul Nyathi, confirmed the incident. He said:
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The vehicle had four occupants, one man and three women.
Along the way, the suspects diverted the route before robbing the complainant of his valuables and forcing him to have sexual intercourse with one of the female suspects.
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In the second incident, Asst Comm Nyathi said a 20-year-old man was offered a lift by occupants of a Honda Fit on 7 June. He said:
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The other incident occurred in Marlborough on June 7, in which the victim, a man (20), was robbed of US$40, a wallet and a cell phone after he was offered a lift in a Honda Fit vehicle which had five occupants, two men and three women, destined for Avonlea, Harare.
The suspects kidnapped the complainant and took him to an unknown house where they slept together and later released him on June 8 at around 3 pm.
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In another robbery incident, a 50-year-old man lost US$500 cash, a cellphone and bank cards to robbers after boarding a kombi.
Asst Comm Nyathi said the victim boarded the unregistered white Toyota Hiace near the ZUPCO garage, along Gleneagles Rd, going into the CBD.
The vehicle had 10 occupants, six women and four men.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/commuters-robbed-raped/">H-Metro</a></h4>

Commuters Kidnapped, Robbed And Raped

A brave passenger aboard a Mushikashika vehicle helped police arrest Christopher Nukarume (38) and Raymond Dirwai (43) who are facing allegations of kidnapping and robbery along the Harare-Bulawayo Road near Whitehouse last Friday.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi on Tuesday revealed that the two suspects who were travelling in a Mazda Bongo vehicle (AET 9775) offered a lift to seven people in Kuwadzana who were going to Granary, Riddleridge Park and Whitecliff.
It is alleged that along the way the suspects demanded cash and valuables from the victims while refusing to drop them off at their destinations. Said Asst Comm Nyathi:
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The ZRP confirms the arrest of Christopher Nukarume (38) and Raymond Dirwai (43) in connection with cases of kidnapping and robbery which occurred along Harare- Bulawayo Road near Whitehouse on 08/10/21.
The two suspects who were travelling in a Mazda Bongo vehicle, AET 9775 offered a lift to seven complainants in Kuwadzana who were going to Granary, Riddleridge Park and Whitecliff.
Along the way, the suspects demanded cash and valuables from the complainants while refusing to drop off the complainants at their respective destinations.
One of the complainants surrendered a cellphone while the other complainant grabbed the handbrake and the vehicle stopped leading to the arrest of the suspects.
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<h4>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h4>

'Brave' Passenger Foils Robbery, Kidnapping By Mushikashika Crew

The mother of a month-old baby boy who was recently kidnapped at Montagu Shopping Centre in Harare before being rescued by police said she feared her son had been killed for ritual purposes.
Shani Charamanda of Dzivaresekwa Extension met Miriam Bwanali who masqueraded as a Good Samaritan on October 22.
Bwanali allegedly introduced herself to Charamanda and offered to help her with carrying baby, Tamiranashe before she escaped with the child while its mother was in the shop. Charamanda had this to say:
<blockquote>I first met the lady at Parirenyatwa (Group of Hospitals) and she claimed to know me from somewhere. I responded that her face was familiar too.
She claimed that she lived in DZ Extension and that she was a prophetess, and I believed her.
On the way, she (Bwanali) offered to carry the baby and initially I refused but she insisted that she meant no harm to the child since she was a prophetess.
At the shopping centre, I didn’t find the items that I wanted, but she took some diapers from the shelf and gave me a US$2 note to pay.
She asked to go outside the shop to allow the baby to get some fresh air. I reluctantly agreed and for a while, I kept her and the baby within eyeshot.
But just after making payment, I noticed that she had disappeared.</blockquote>
Charamanda further revealed that a nurse who happens to be a family friend raised suspicion after attending to Bwanali and the baby at a hospital in Zvimba.
The baby was rescued by police 12 days after the alleged kidnapping but Bwanali managed to escape and is now a fugitive from justice.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/stolen-babys-mom-recounts-kidnapping" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Sunday Mail</a></h4>

Mother Of Stolen Baby Narrates Kidnapping

The husband of a woman who allegedly stole a baby from its mother at a grocery store in Harare last month was arrested in Murombedzi, Zvimba, in Mashonaland West Province on Monday.
Gift Chemhuru (40) was arrested by police at his homestead in Zvimba in connection with the kidnapping of four-week-old Tamiranashe Chadwick at Spar Supermarket, Montague Shopping Centre in Harare on 22 October 2020.
The woman suspected of snatching the baby, Mirriam Bwanali, who is Chemhuru’s wife, escaped before police could apprehend her. National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said in a statement:
<blockquote>The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Gift Chemhuru (40) following the kidnapping of a four-week-old baby at Spar Supermarket, Montague Shopping Centre, Harare on 22nd October 2020.
The baby was rescued from the suspect’s homestead on 2nd November 2020 in Zvimba following a tip-off from members of the public who heard the baby crying incessantly without being breastfed.
The baby has since been taken to Zvimba District Hospital.
Meanwhile, police are looking for the key suspect in this case, Mirriam Bwanali, the wife of Gift Chemhuru, in connection with the same matter. She escaped during the time police were called in.
Gift Chemhuru was also wanted for Theft and Motor Vehicle related offences.</blockquote>
The baby has since been reunited with its parents after they were called in by the police and positively identified him.

Husband Of Baby Snatcher Arrested

The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Republic_Police" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP)</a> has launched a manhunt for a woman who allegedly kidnapped her cousin’s three-month-old male child in Shurugwi recently.
The suspected kidnapper took advantage of the mother’s absence to take away the child to an undisclosed location.
On their Twitter handle, Police have appealed for information that will lead to the location of the baby and arrest of the suspect. Read the tweet:
<blockquote>Police in <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Shurugwi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shurugwi</a> is investigating a case of kidnapping which occurred on 23/12/19, around 1700 hours at Sebanga Extension, Shurugwi. A 3-month-old male infant was kidnapped by Memory Nowa who is the mother’s cousin.
The suspect, who had visited them took advantage of the mother’s absence and went away with the child to an undisclosed destination. Police are appealing for information which may lead to the location of the baby and the suspect.</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://twitter.com/PoliceZimbabwe/status/1210517833475641355" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@PoliceZimbabwe</a></h4>

Police Launch Manhunt For Shurugwi Baby Kidnapper

Suspected Zanu-PF supporters kidnapped the party’s former Harare South MP, Shadreck Mashayamombe on Wednesday and demanded that he withdraws his candidature from the constituency before taking his Parliament-issued Chevrolet vehicle and dumping it along the Harare-Bulawayo Highway.
Mashayamombe told NewsDay that he was ambushed at Avondale Shopping Centre on Wednesday evening around 10pm by three armed men and one woman in a Honda Fit without registration plates. He said his kidnappers told him to withdraw his candidature against President Mnangagwa’s nephew Tongai. Said Mashayamombe:
<blockquote>Three men came out of the Honda Fit, demanded my car keys and forced me out of the car. They blindfolded me and drove off with me in my car. They parked the car and told me they had an instruction to dump me in Kariba Dam if I don’t want to withdraw my candidature against the President’s nephew. They later removed the blindfold and I saw one man with a gun, the other one with a metal rod, while the other two were unarmed. I could not recognise any one of them.</blockquote>
Mashayamombe said he did not report the matter to the police because they had not taken action when he reported several cases since November last year when he was kidnapped by the military.
More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2018/07/ex-zanu-pf-mp-kidnapped-2/">NewsDay</a>

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