By Ziyah News Court Reporter
A police officer has been convicted of murder by the Gweru circuit High court after the state provided a prima facie case against him.
Mitch Tafirenyika, who is a member of Zimbabwe Republic Police had appeared before the court sitting at Gweru on murder charges
As reported by National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ), the accused person who was 28 at the time the offence was committed was part of a team of police Officers who were tasked to apprehend armed robbery suspects, Tichaona Muzhanduki and Doubt Munsaka at Radway Farm.
The accused person and a colleague were armed with service rifles. When they got to the farm the team split into four groups and surrounded the house.
The now deceased opened the door after the police had knocked and shouted “Police.” The accused person immediately discharged his fire arm and shot the deceased several times on the chest and arms.
The deceased died on the spot.
The accused person was convicted of murder and will appear in court on the 20th of September 2024 for sentencing