Five Family Members Arrested Over Guruve Murder
Police have arrested five members of the same family in Guruve, Mashonaland Central, in connection with the suspected murder of their 54-year-old relative, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed.
ZRP national spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the suspects were taken into custody following investigations into the disappearance of John Chimana Chaora (54), who was reported missing late last month.
“The ZRP confirms the arrest of five family members in connection with the murder of their relative, John Chimana Chaora (54), in Guruve,” said Commissioner Nyathi.
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The suspects have been identified as:
- Kelvin Katuruza Chaora (26), a 16-year-old male juvenile
- Chemika Gwenzi (33)
- Bvumbe Mandeya (35)
- Ranwes Chaora (58).
According to police, Chaora was last seen on December 25, 2025, at Bowen Shops in Kazunga Village, Guruve, before he was reported missing on December 28.
“Investigations by the police led to the arrest of the suspects and the recovery of the victim’s belongings.
“The body was later located near Ambush Dam in Kazunga Village on December 31, 2025,” Nyathi said.
Police said the case could not immediately be linked to the recent spate of killings reported in the Guruve area, adding that further details will be released in due course as investigations continue.
