Story by Peter Chivhima
POLICE have arrested a 41-year-old man in connection with a shooting incident which claimed the life of a police officer in Sanyati over the weekend.
The suspect, identified as Jabulani Mutasa, is alleged to have fatally shot Constable Courage Muchechesi and wounded another officer, Detective Constable Ngwenya, who is attached to the CID Homicide unit, national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed.
Mutasa was apprehended after communities around Sanyati, Kadoma, Chakari, and Patchway mobilised and assisted in his arrest.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Vengesai Jabulani Mutasa (41) after the callous and brutal shooting to death of Constable Courage Muchechesi at ZRP Sanyati. The suspect had shot Detective Constable Ngwenya of CID Homicide who was part of a team trying to arrest him in connection with the murder of businessman Joseph Mutangadura in August 2025. After shooting Constable Muchechesi, the suspect went on to rob Abraham Mayavo (30) of USD5-00 as he was in the process of making a report to the police. The Zimbabwe Republic Police commends members of the public in Sanyati, Kadoma, Chakari and Patchway who quickly mobilised and assisted to effect an arrest on the suspect,” Commissioner Paul Nyathi said.
