By Staff Reporter
HARARE – Police have released the first photograph of Anymore Zvitsva (32), also known as “Modho”, who is wanted in connection with the brutal killing of five members of the same family in Guruve, Mashonaland Central, and is also a suspect in three other murder cases.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, police appealed to members of the public for information that could lead to Zvitsva’s arrest.
He hails from Bangira Village, Mutsami Kraal, under Chief Chipuriro in Guruve.
Zvitsva is accused of carrying out a deadly attack on December 11 at Plot 9, Ona Farm, where five relatives were killed.
The victims have been identified as Grace Zvitsva (66), Loice Chiringaushe (37), Takudzwa Kariva (5), Tatenda Chirenje (2) and Tendai Zvitsva (40).
Police said the victims included a grandmother, her adult daughter, two young grandchildren and another family member.
Five other children who were sleeping in a separate room reportedly escaped unharmed.
National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said a neighbour raised the alarm after hearing disturbances at the homestead.
Tendai Zvitsva was found alive but critically injured and later died at Guruve Hospital, while the bodies of the other four victims were discovered inside the house.
Investigators have also linked Zvitsva to three other murder cases in Zimuna Village, under Chief Bepura.
In that separate incident, Pamela Chipangura, Kudzai Chipangura and Tawanda Chipangura were killed. Investigations into those deaths are ongoing.
Police have since mounted an extensive manhunt, deploying drones, Support Unit officers, CID detectives, canine units, horse patrols and intelligence operatives.
Authorities believe the suspect may be hiding in forested and mountainous areas around Guruve.
The motive behind the killings remains unclear.
However, police have previously indicated that the suspect is believed to have mental health challenges, and urged families and communities not to ignore individuals showing signs of severe mental instability.
“Such cases should be referred to health facilities, social welfare offices or the police for professional intervention,” Nyathi said.
Anyone with information on Zvitsva’s movements or possible whereabouts is urged to contact:
♦️ National Complaints Desk: (0242) 703 631
♦️ WhatsApp: 0712 800 197
♦️ Officer Commanding Guruve District: +263 71 901 9093 / +263 77 393 1930
Police warned members of the public not to approach the suspect, adding that all information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality.
