Top Cop Under Investigation for Extortion and Gold Mining Activities
MASVINGO – Superintendent Elizabeth Chipfakacha, a high-ranking policewoman in Masvingo, is under investigation for allegedly extorting protection fees from local businesses and engaging in illegal gold mining activities.
The allegations were made by the Masvingo business community in a complaint lodged with Commissioner General Stephen Mutamba.
According to the complaint, Chipfakacha has been soliciting protection fees from businesses, claiming she can safeguard their interests due to her connections with senior officers. She is also accused of being involved in gold mining activities in the Hillside hills in Masvingo, which was reported to her superiors but ignored.
Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed the investigation, stating that comprehensive investigations are underway. “There is no stone that will be left unturned in the investigations and the public will be notified of the findings”.
Nyathi also assured that the police will be transparent throughout the process, saying, “The Commissioner General of Police has taken note of the complaint against Superintendent Chipfakacha.
Currently comprehensive investigations are underway. We assure the media and public that the findings will be made public and no stone will be left unturned”.
The business community alleges that Chipfakacha’s actions have negatively impacted their operations and tarnished the reputation of the police force. They also claim that she has built lavish houses and has other business interests outside mining.
Chipfakacha refused to comment on the allegations, directing inquiries to the Provincial Police Spokesperson, Inspector Dhewa. The investigation is being carried out from Commissioner General Stephen Mutamba’s office.
This is not the first time a top cop has been accused of extortion in Zimbabwe. Assistant Commissioner Tawonei Nyazema was previously investigated for allegedly extorting transport operators in Harare.
—–THE MIRROR
