President Mnangagwa Vows Tough Action Against Ritual Killings and S@xual Violence

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has issued a stern warning to individuals involved in ritual murders, s*xual violence, and other brutal crimes, saying the law will come down hard on all perpetrators.

He emphasised that such acts have no place in a peaceful and law-abiding Zimbabwe.

Addressing members of the ZANU PF Politburo in Harare yesterday, the President expressed deep concern over the growing number of disturbing incidents of violence and abuse, particularly those targeting women and children.

“It pains me to hear of horrific crimes that continue to claim the lives of innocent people, especially children  from alleged ritual killings to s*xual abuse and other violent acts,” he said.

“Zimbabwe is a nation that respects and protects the sanctity of life.”

President Mnangagwa reminded citizens that the country’s culture and values are rooted in peace and mutual respect.

“Tiri nyika ine rugare nerunyararo (We are a peaceful and united nation),” he added.

His remarks come in the wake of several shocking criminal cases that have left communities across the country in mourning.

In Harare’s Kuwadzana suburb, three minors were recently discovered dead inside the boot of an abandoned vehicle, a case that has sparked national outrage.

Meanwhile, in Masvingo Province, police are searching for Morgen Gwazira (33) of Machingambi Village under Chief Mugabe. He is accused of murdering his wife, Liliosa Gwenhamo (34), by striking her with an axe before allegedly burning her remains in a bonfire at their home on Monday.

In another gruesome case, police in Bindura are investigating the death of Garikayi Junior Kamwendo (27), whose decomposed body was found in a bushy area. The corpse had been mutilated, with the head and some body parts missing, raising fears of ritual activity.

Law enforcement authorities say investigations into all the cases are ongoing, with efforts underway to bring the culprits to justice.

President Mnangagwa reiterated that his government will not tolerate acts that violate human dignity and threaten the country’s moral fabric, calling on communities to report suspicious behaviour and work with the police to end the scourge of ritual killings and gender-based violence.