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Ex-top cop Mpofu declared national hero
17 Feb 2021 at 20:04hrs | Views
THE late Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) former Deputy Commissioner Moses Griffiths Mpofu who died last Friday has been declared a National Hero. Mpofu (66) died at the United Bulawayo Hospitals after a long illness.
Bulawayo Provincial Affairs Minister Judith Ncube was dispatched to the Mpofu family home in Mahatshula suburb in Bulawayo this evening by President Mnangagwa to deliver the message.
"I have been sent by President Mnangagwa to announce to the family that the Politburo has unanimously resolved to declare Mpofu a national hero. Starting tomorrow, the Government is taking over the funeral arrangements," she said.
Bulawayo Provincial Affairs Minister Judith Ncube was dispatched to the Mpofu family home in Mahatshula suburb in Bulawayo this evening by President Mnangagwa to deliver the message.
"I have been sent by President Mnangagwa to announce to the family that the Politburo has unanimously resolved to declare Mpofu a national hero. Starting tomorrow, the Government is taking over the funeral arrangements," she said.
Source - zbc
