By Panashe Divine Karidzagundi
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched an investigation into the alleged abduction of two Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) students earlier this week.
The two students, who are members of the Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU), were reportedly abducted on Monday night at Mzimba Shopping Centre in Chinhoyi during the Students Representative Council (SRC) election campaigns.
According to ZINASU, the students Lindon Zanga (21) and Malvin Madanda (29), popularly known as Saint were allegedly seized by unidentified individuals driving an unmarked grey Isuzu vehicle.
The same vehicle had reportedly been seen on campus earlier distributing campaign materials for their rivals, the Zimbabwe Congress of Students Union (ZICOSU).
The pair was found 12 hours later, allegedly tortured and dumped in Shamva.
In a statement, ZRP confirmed that investigations were underway.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms that investigations are being conducted in connection with the alleged abduction of Chinhoyi University of Technology students, Lindon Zanga and Malvin Madanda,” read part of the statement.
He appealed to members of the public to assist with any information that could help identify those responsible or clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident.
“Anyone with information on what actually transpired and the possible location and identification of suspects involved in this incident should contact any nearest police station, CID Chinhoyi on 0719 019 118, the National Complaints Desk on (0242) 703 631, or WhatsApp 0712 800 197,” said Police.
Police said details surrounding the alleged abduction remain sketchy as investigations continue.