Fugitive James Masunda captured after a week on the run

Police sources have confirmed to Hurumende News that armed robbery convict James Masunda (34), one of two fugitives who escaped from Mutimurefu Prison, has been apprehended in Renco after being shot twice in the leg.

He has been rushed to Masvingo Provincial Hospital for treatment.

Masunda, who had been on the run for seven days following the daring jailbreak on August 8, was captured after he left his accomplice, Tafadzwa Janyure Zimirenyika (27), hiding in a mountain near his relatives’ homestead to search for food .

Masunda was apprehended while sourcing supplies. Zimirenyika, however, managed to evade arrest and remains at large.

Masunda was serving a 20-year prison sentence for a string of violent armed robberies .

His accomplice, Zimirenyika, is considered a significantly more dangerous criminal, serving a life sentence plus an additional 70 years for multiple counts of murder, rape and armed robbery . Zimirenyika is also linked to over 200 other pending cases .

The duo escaped after breaching cell security during a court appearance and cutting through the prison perimeter fence .

A massive manhunt is currently underway to recapture Zimirenyika, who is considered armed and extremely dangerous.