Story by Fairstars Mukungurutse
THE late Madzibaba Godfrey Nzira’s grave at Chitungwiza Cemetery has sparked controversy after a path leading to his grave was built on top of other graves.
The late spiritual leaders grave easily catches the eye of anyone who might be visiting Chitungwiza cemetery.
However, the path leading to his grave allegedly built by church members and relatives has sparked controversy after desecrating several graves.
“That’s inhumane. We should respect the dead. Those with relatives buried here don’t even have a clue where their relative’s remains are buried now,” said one resident.
“This is not allowed. In our culture desecrating a grave is taboo,” voiced another.
“We don’t know what’s so special about this person to the extent of displacing other graves.
“The town council is answerable. How can they allow something like this to happen, relatives of the deceased must sue them,” another added.
Contacted for comment, Chitungwiza Municipality spokesperson Mr Tafadzwa Kachiko said the local authority has since launched an investigation into the matter.
“Desecration of graves is in violation of council by-laws, and we are looking into the matter so that we ascertain what transpired so that those responsible for this are held accountable,” he said.
Madzibaba Nzira died in 2011, a few months after he was released from serving a 20-year jail term for rape.
