Two escaped prisoners from Mutimurefu Prison—Tafadzwa Janyure Zimirenyika (27) and James Masunda (34)—are terrorizing residents in Chief Chikwanda’s area.
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Zimirenyika was serving a life sentence plus 70 years; Masunda was serving 24 years.
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The pair allegedly stole from a local tuckshop.
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Armed with machetes, they forced their way into the home of Mediline Mudzingwa (neighbour of Village Head Jacob Moyo), made the occupants lie down, and ransacked the house.
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They then hijacked Village Head Jacob Moyo’s Toyota Vitz.
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After a high-speed chase, they abandoned the vehicle.
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Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the incidents and identified the escaped prisoners as the suspects.
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Police have issued a public warning not to confront the men, describing them as dangerous, and have mounted large-scale deployments to recapture them.
Timeline
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Friday night: Tafadzwa Janyure Zimirenyika and James Masunda escape from Mutimurefu Prison.
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After the escape (before Saturday night): Duo allegedly steals from a tuckshop in Chief Chikwanda’s area.
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Saturday night:
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Enter and ransack Mediline Mudzingwa’s house (forcing occupants to the ground).
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Hijack Village Head Jacob Moyo’s Toyota Vitz.
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Abandon the car after a high-speed chase.
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Ongoing (as of post date): Police confirm involvement, warn the public, and conduct massive manhunt.
