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ZRP speaks on Zimbabwean man who killed wife, 2 daughters in UK
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The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) says it has activated its systems to trace a man wanted in connection with the deaths of his wife and two daughters in the United Kingdom, despite not yet receiving a formal request from British authorities or an Interpol Red Notice.
The suspect, Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma (45), is believed by British police to have travelled from the United Kingdom to Zimbabwe before the bodies of his family members were discovered.
His wife, Nothabo Zandile Tshuma (42), known as Zandile, and the couple's daughters, Natalie (15) and Nala (5), were found dead at their home in Carnoustie Drive, Great Denham, near Bedford, after police forced entry on Monday following reports that the family had not been seen for several days.
Bedfordshire Police have identified Tshuma, who is also known as Mark, as the sole suspect in the investigation and released CCTV images showing him at Heathrow Airport before boarding a flight to Zimbabwe.
National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said Zimbabwean authorities were awaiting the necessary legal processes before any further action could be taken.
"There are legal processes that have to be followed, and we are waiting for a formal notification from the UK authorities as well as the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) Red Notice.
"We have not received a report that he is in Zimbabwe, but we have since activated all our systems in the country," Nyathi said.
The detective leading the investigation, Detective Inspector Lee Martin of Bedfordshire Police, made a direct public appeal for Tshuma to surrender.
"Mark, I am now speaking to you directly. Unthinkable harm has been caused to those around you.
"Three innocent people have lost their lives in the worst possible circumstances, leaving your relatives and friends devastated. We are throwing the full weight of the law behind this investigation.
"Criminal investigations know no borders. We are actively working with national and international agencies to pursue every available line of inquiry to track you down and we will find you. So please, do the right thing, come forward and hand yourself in to local authorities," he said.
British police said Tshuma is travelling on a United Kingdom passport and is a British citizen of Zimbabwean heritage.
According to records filed with Companies House, he is the director of Nexus Trove Holdings, a property company with assets exceeding £1 million. The company reported profits of more than £48,000 in 2024.
Detective Inspector Martin said investigators were pursuing several lines of inquiry as part of what he described as a "fast-paced, complex investigation."
"Our thoughts are still very much with Zandile, Natalie and Nala, as well as all of those who loved and knew them, at this extremely difficult time," he said.
Several police vehicles remained outside the family's home on Wednesday as forensic teams continued gathering evidence.
The property, located in the affluent Carnoustie Drive development adjacent to a golf course, was purchased for £1.27 million in May 2024, according to property records. It features four bedrooms, four bathrooms and a swimming pool.
Flowers have been placed outside the home by members of the public.
One woman paying tribute described Zandile as "such a gracious mother."
Zandile was an associate director at London-based Forensic Risk Alliance (FRA), where she specialised in fraud detection, anti-money laundering and regulatory compliance.
According to the firm's website, she provided data analytics to support complex multinational investigations and help organisations mitigate financial crime risks. Her work involved clients in the financial services, manufacturing, aerospace, and oil and gas sectors.
Before joining FRA, she worked at KPMG, where she assisted banks and energy companies in detecting and monitoring high-risk trading activity.
The investigation remains ongoing, with British authorities continuing to work alongside international law enforcement agencies.
The suspect, Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma (45), is believed by British police to have travelled from the United Kingdom to Zimbabwe before the bodies of his family members were discovered.
His wife, Nothabo Zandile Tshuma (42), known as Zandile, and the couple's daughters, Natalie (15) and Nala (5), were found dead at their home in Carnoustie Drive, Great Denham, near Bedford, after police forced entry on Monday following reports that the family had not been seen for several days.
Bedfordshire Police have identified Tshuma, who is also known as Mark, as the sole suspect in the investigation and released CCTV images showing him at Heathrow Airport before boarding a flight to Zimbabwe.
National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said Zimbabwean authorities were awaiting the necessary legal processes before any further action could be taken.
"There are legal processes that have to be followed, and we are waiting for a formal notification from the UK authorities as well as the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) Red Notice.
"We have not received a report that he is in Zimbabwe, but we have since activated all our systems in the country," Nyathi said.
The detective leading the investigation, Detective Inspector Lee Martin of Bedfordshire Police, made a direct public appeal for Tshuma to surrender.
"Mark, I am now speaking to you directly. Unthinkable harm has been caused to those around you.
"Three innocent people have lost their lives in the worst possible circumstances, leaving your relatives and friends devastated. We are throwing the full weight of the law behind this investigation.
"Criminal investigations know no borders. We are actively working with national and international agencies to pursue every available line of inquiry to track you down and we will find you. So please, do the right thing, come forward and hand yourself in to local authorities," he said.
British police said Tshuma is travelling on a United Kingdom passport and is a British citizen of Zimbabwean heritage.
According to records filed with Companies House, he is the director of Nexus Trove Holdings, a property company with assets exceeding £1 million. The company reported profits of more than £48,000 in 2024.
Detective Inspector Martin said investigators were pursuing several lines of inquiry as part of what he described as a "fast-paced, complex investigation."
"Our thoughts are still very much with Zandile, Natalie and Nala, as well as all of those who loved and knew them, at this extremely difficult time," he said.
Several police vehicles remained outside the family's home on Wednesday as forensic teams continued gathering evidence.
The property, located in the affluent Carnoustie Drive development adjacent to a golf course, was purchased for £1.27 million in May 2024, according to property records. It features four bedrooms, four bathrooms and a swimming pool.
Flowers have been placed outside the home by members of the public.
One woman paying tribute described Zandile as "such a gracious mother."
Zandile was an associate director at London-based Forensic Risk Alliance (FRA), where she specialised in fraud detection, anti-money laundering and regulatory compliance.
According to the firm's website, she provided data analytics to support complex multinational investigations and help organisations mitigate financial crime risks. Her work involved clients in the financial services, manufacturing, aerospace, and oil and gas sectors.
Before joining FRA, she worked at KPMG, where she assisted banks and energy companies in detecting and monitoring high-risk trading activity.
The investigation remains ongoing, with British authorities continuing to work alongside international law enforcement agencies.
Source - The Herald
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