Emmerson Mnangagwa has sent his condolences to the family of the late Deputy Commissioner of the Zimbabwe Republic Police, Moses Griffiths Mpofu.

In a statement, Mnangagwa said the death Mpofu, has robbed the Nation of yet another gallant son of the soil.

“I wish to express my deepest condolences to the Mpofu family. especially to his wife Sibonile and the children who have lost a dear husband, father and counsellor. May they be comforted from the knowledge that we are together during this hour of their deep grief”, read the statement.

Mnangagwa added that Commissioner Mpofu had not been well for sometime, to the extent that he had to be hospitalized, our prayerful expectations were for his speedy recovery.

“His passing on has left a deep wound in our hearts that will be difficult to heal. We shall remember him for his strong virtues of courage, fortitude, patriotism, and integrity which he amply demonstrated before and after Independence as a senior police officer of the Zimbabwe Republic Police. The life he lived shall continue to inspire our nation”.