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Criminals solicit fraudulent donations after Kuwadzana children tragedy
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The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a stern warning against individuals allegedly exploiting the recent Kuwadzana Extension children's tragedy to solicit fraudulent donations.
In a statement on Sunday, police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said some people were encouraging the public to deposit money into mobile wallets, including one linked to Josphine Mutongi, under the pretext of assisting the bereaved families or funding protests.
"The Zimbabwe Republic Police warns criminals who are now taking advantage of the Kuwadzana children's tragedy to mobilize the public to deposit or send money into Ecocash and InnBucks accounts owned or controlled by Josphine Mutongi, under the guise of assistance to the families, children's missing body parts protest and holding of an illegal demonstration/gathering," Nyathi said.
He also dismissed circulating rumours that the victims' bodies had been mutilated. "For the record, the Zimbabwe Republic Police has no evidence that one or all of the victims had missing body parts. The Police is also coordinating a full post-mortem to be conducted on 6th October 2025 in Harare. The results will be made public in consultation with the families," he added.
Nyathi confirmed that the families of the victims have disassociated themselves from the alleged fundraiser. "The families of the victims have disowned Josphine Mutongi who is openly using social media platforms to create confusion among Zimbabweans. The Zimbabwe Republic Police strongly warns anyone or groups who are agitating for violence or illegal gatherings that the law will definitely take its course without fear or favour," he said.
The warning comes after the discovery of the bodies of three young children in the boot of a long-parked car in Kuwadzana Extension following a frantic two-day search. The victims were siblings Anenyasha Muzanangu (1) and Anopaishe Muzanangu (4), and their neighbour Raymond Mukudzeyi (3), who were last seen playing near a car park on October 1.
Residents launched a widespread search, sharing the children's pictures on social media. Two days later, an alert resident detected a strong stench from a parked vehicle, leading neighbours to open the boot where the three children were found lying on top of one another.
While some residents believe the children suffocated inside the locked boot, others suspect kidnapping. Bynet Bunu, who manages the car park, said the vehicle had been parked at the site for three years and rejected claims that residents had properly searched the car during the initial hunt.
A police-coordinated post-mortem is scheduled for October 6, with results to be released following consultations with the families.
In a statement on Sunday, police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said some people were encouraging the public to deposit money into mobile wallets, including one linked to Josphine Mutongi, under the pretext of assisting the bereaved families or funding protests.
"The Zimbabwe Republic Police warns criminals who are now taking advantage of the Kuwadzana children's tragedy to mobilize the public to deposit or send money into Ecocash and InnBucks accounts owned or controlled by Josphine Mutongi, under the guise of assistance to the families, children's missing body parts protest and holding of an illegal demonstration/gathering," Nyathi said.
He also dismissed circulating rumours that the victims' bodies had been mutilated. "For the record, the Zimbabwe Republic Police has no evidence that one or all of the victims had missing body parts. The Police is also coordinating a full post-mortem to be conducted on 6th October 2025 in Harare. The results will be made public in consultation with the families," he added.
Nyathi confirmed that the families of the victims have disassociated themselves from the alleged fundraiser. "The families of the victims have disowned Josphine Mutongi who is openly using social media platforms to create confusion among Zimbabweans. The Zimbabwe Republic Police strongly warns anyone or groups who are agitating for violence or illegal gatherings that the law will definitely take its course without fear or favour," he said.
The warning comes after the discovery of the bodies of three young children in the boot of a long-parked car in Kuwadzana Extension following a frantic two-day search. The victims were siblings Anenyasha Muzanangu (1) and Anopaishe Muzanangu (4), and their neighbour Raymond Mukudzeyi (3), who were last seen playing near a car park on October 1.
Residents launched a widespread search, sharing the children's pictures on social media. Two days later, an alert resident detected a strong stench from a parked vehicle, leading neighbours to open the boot where the three children were found lying on top of one another.
While some residents believe the children suffocated inside the locked boot, others suspect kidnapping. Bynet Bunu, who manages the car park, said the vehicle had been parked at the site for three years and rejected claims that residents had properly searched the car during the initial hunt.
A police-coordinated post-mortem is scheduled for October 6, with results to be released following consultations with the families.
Source - Byo24news
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