Police Hunt Down Serial Killer

Itai Mazire

Police have deployed manhunt teams comprising detectives, Support Unit officers, canine and horse patrol units, as well as intelligence teams in a Guruve forest as they hunt for a man accused of killing five family members in a single night.

National Police Spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the tragic incident, saying units on the ground are confident they will soon bring the suspect to justice.

He said the suspect, Anymore Zvitsva, is also implicated in three other murder cases committed in the same village.

“The Zimbabwe Republic Police is investigating a callous multiple murder incident which occurred on the night of 11 December 2025 at Plot 9, Ona Farm, Guruve.

“A suspect identified as Anymore Zvitsva allegedly murdered five members of the same family a female adult, her two children and two grandchildren.

“The victims have been identified as Grace Zvitsva (66), Loice Chiringaushe (37), Takudzwa Kariva (five), Tatenda Chirenje (two) and Tendai Zvitsva (40),” said Commissioner Nyathi.

He said investigations revealed that a neighbour was awakened by noise coming from the victims’ homestead and responded immediately.

“Upon arrival, the neighbour, who was accompanied by two villagers, observed bloodstains at the kitchen doorstep and found Tendai Zvitsva unconscious and bleeding profusely from deep chest wounds.

“Further inspection revealed extensive bloodstains around the homestead, with the bodies of Grace Zvitsva, Loice Chiringaushe, Takudzwa Kariva and Tatenda Chirenje lying in the main bedroom.

“The search continued in other rooms, leading to the rescue of five of Grace Zvitsva’s grandchildren, who had been sleeping in a spare bedroom and were found unharmed,” he said.

Commissioner Nyathi said Tendai Zvitsva was rushed to Guruve Hospital, where he died upon admission.

He added that the Zimbabwe Republic Police has intensified the search for the suspect, using drone technology to conduct close surveillance in the forest and surrounding mountains where he is believed to be hiding.

“The community, including traditional leaders, has teamed up with the police to ensure that the suspect is arrested,” said Commissioner Nyathi.

He said the suspect is also linked to recent murder cases in Zimuna Village, under Chief Bepura, where Pamela Chipangura, Kudzai Chipangura and Tawanda Chipangura were killed in circumstances currently under police investigation.