Crimes and Court<\/p>\n\n\n\n
RUWA \u2013 The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has dismissed widespread social media reports claiming an arrest has been made in connection with the murder of prominent Ruwa businessman, Joseph Mutangadura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 67-year-old was fatally shot during a suspected armed robbery at his home on Sunday night and was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. Police have launched a manhunt for seven suspects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Thursday, social media platforms were flooded with unverified messages alleging one suspect had been apprehended following a gunfight with law enforcement agents in the Gazebo area. The posts further claimed the suspect had revealed his accomplices were hiding in Epworth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
National police spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, categorically denied these claims, urging the public to disregard the misinformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPeople should disregard what is being circulated on social media. The police will officially pronounce any developments regards the Mutangadura incident,\u201d Comm Nyathi said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThose who are putting information on social media which is not verified should be careful, lest they interfere with investigations and in the process derail what the police is doing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He confirmed that investigations are ongoing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, the community of Goromonzi remains in shock following the tragic death of Mr. Mutangadura, who is remembered as a generous and influential figure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rogers Pote, a local resident, described the deceased as a pillar of the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHe was good at putting smiles on the people\u2026 This is a huge loss to the Goromonzi community and the province as a whole,\u201d Pote said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr. Mutangadura will be laid to rest at the Goromonzi Turnoff Cemetery on Saturday. A church service will be held at his Ruwa home on Friday, where the body will repose overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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