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Police officer killed, another injured in violent incident at nightclub
29 Dec 2024 at 22:53hrs | Views
Glendale, Zimbabwe - A tragic incident unfolded at 007 Night Club in Glendale in the early hours of December 26, 2024, leaving one police constabulary dead and another officer injured while attempting to arrest a suspect.
According to sources close to the investigation, the deceased has been identified as Police Constabulary Ernest Kamufumo, 54, of Playmouth 14 Farm, Glendale. He was fatally struck and dragged by a car driven by the suspect, Wellington Moyo, 26, of Ziko Farm, Chitungwiza. Constable Admire Manyimbiri, 41, sustained a serious head injury during the same altercation but is now in stable condition.
Violent Altercation Escalates
The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. when ZRP Glendale officers were on duty at the nightclub during a performance by Macheso Band. Officers responded to reports of Moyo behaving violently toward patrons.
As Constable Manyimbiri and Constable Yapara attempted to arrest Moyo, he resisted, striking Manyimbiri on the forehead with a stone. Reinforcements were called to assist, including Police Constabulary Kamufumo.
Moyo then attempted to flee in his black Honda Fit (registration AGC 8399). In the process, he reversed the vehicle at high speed, running over Kamufumo and dragging him beneath the car. The suspect’s vehicle collided with a pavement, forcing him to stop.
Community Intervention and Arrest
The suspect was subdued and arrested with the assistance of bystanders. Constable Kamufumo and Constable Manyimbiri were rushed to Concession Hospital, where Kamufumo was pronounced dead on arrival. Manyimbiri received treatment for a deep head wound and was discharged later in the day.
Legal Proceedings
Moyo is in police custody and faces charges of culpable homicide and attempted murder. Investigations into the incident were conducted by ZRP Glendale and Mazowe Traffic.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police expressed condolences to Constable Kamufumo’s family and assured the public that justice will be served. Further court proceedings are pending.
According to sources close to the investigation, the deceased has been identified as Police Constabulary Ernest Kamufumo, 54, of Playmouth 14 Farm, Glendale. He was fatally struck and dragged by a car driven by the suspect, Wellington Moyo, 26, of Ziko Farm, Chitungwiza. Constable Admire Manyimbiri, 41, sustained a serious head injury during the same altercation but is now in stable condition.
Violent Altercation Escalates
The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. when ZRP Glendale officers were on duty at the nightclub during a performance by Macheso Band. Officers responded to reports of Moyo behaving violently toward patrons.
As Constable Manyimbiri and Constable Yapara attempted to arrest Moyo, he resisted, striking Manyimbiri on the forehead with a stone. Reinforcements were called to assist, including Police Constabulary Kamufumo.
Moyo then attempted to flee in his black Honda Fit (registration AGC 8399). In the process, he reversed the vehicle at high speed, running over Kamufumo and dragging him beneath the car. The suspect’s vehicle collided with a pavement, forcing him to stop.
Community Intervention and Arrest
The suspect was subdued and arrested with the assistance of bystanders. Constable Kamufumo and Constable Manyimbiri were rushed to Concession Hospital, where Kamufumo was pronounced dead on arrival. Manyimbiri received treatment for a deep head wound and was discharged later in the day.
Legal Proceedings
Moyo is in police custody and faces charges of culpable homicide and attempted murder. Investigations into the incident were conducted by ZRP Glendale and Mazowe Traffic.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police expressed condolences to Constable Kamufumo’s family and assured the public that justice will be served. Further court proceedings are pending.
Source - Byo24news
