Former Harare mayor Herbert Gomba has been found following his abduction by suspected state security agents.

Gomba reportedly went missing after unknown men allegedly stormed into his house before seizing and driving off with him Saturday afternoon.

In a statement, Gomba said he escaped being killed through divine intervention.

“I was severely tortured, brutalized and only escaped being killed through divine intervention.

Thanks to TEAM PACHEDU and COZWA for locating me at 2 brigade where l was taken being blind folded.

All my phones, tablets wallet were collected and I was forced me to drink my urine . Family and friends, my life today is a living testimony of Jehovah’s undeserved kindness to mankind.

I was dumped to die this morning but Jehovah saved me. Thanks to the the doctors who are currently treating my fatal injuries.”

On Saturday CCC national spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere  tweeted that: #ALERT former Harare Mayor Herbert Gomba has gone missing. Unknown men stormed his home in Glen Norah C at around 14.30 hrs. They used three unregistered white Isuzu vehicles. His whereabouts are unknown.

Gomba is contesting for a municipal ward in Glen Norah.after he was recalled by the Douglas Mwonzora-led MC-T for siding with Chamisa in 2020.