By Patience Gondo
Zimbabwe Republic Police are investigating what they described as a callous multiple murder incident in which five members of the same family were killed at Plot 9, Ona Farm in Guruve on the night of December 11 2025.
In a statement on Monday , Police Spokesperson Paul Nyathi said a suspect identified as Anymore Zvitsva allegedly murdered a female adult her two children and two grandchildren during the attack.
The victims were identified as Grace Zvitsva (66), Loice Chiringaushe (37), Takudzwa Kariva (5), Tatenda Chirenje (2) and Tendai Zvitsva (40).
According to police, initial investigations revealed that a neighbour was awakened by noise coming from the victims’ homestead and rushed to investigate together with two other villagers.
“Upon arrival the neighbour observed bloodstains at the kitchen doorstep and found Tendai Zvitsva unconscious and bleeding profusely with deep cuts on the chest,” Nyathi said .
He said further inspection of the homestead revealed extensive bloodstains with the bodies of Grace Zvitsva, Loice Chiringaushe, Takudzwa Kariva and Tatenda Chirenje found lying in the main bedroom.
Nyathi said the search of other rooms led to the rescue of five of Grace Zvitsva’s grandchildren, who had been sleeping in a spare bedroom and were found unharmed.
He also said Tendai Zvitsva was rushed to Guruve Hospital but later died upon admission .
The Zimbabwe Republic Police said they have intensified the search for the suspect using drone technology, manhunt teams from the Support Unit, Criminal Investigations Department, Canine and Horse patrols, as well as intelligence units.
“Close surveillance is being conducted in the forest and mountain areas where the suspect is alleged to be hiding,” said Nyathi.
Nyathi said the community including traditional leaders has teamed up with law enforcement to ensure the suspect is arrested.
Police said the suspect is also linked to recent murder cases in Zimuna Village, Chief Bepura, where Pamela Chipangura, Kudzai Chipangura and Tawand Chipangura were killed. Police said the circumstances surrounding those deaths are still under investigation.
“Anyone with information that may lead to the arrest of the suspect is urged to contact the National Complaints Desk on (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp 0712 800 197, or report to the nearest police station,” Nyathi said