Police have deployed drones, tracker dogs and officers across Masvingo in a major manhunt for two high-profile prisoners who escaped from Mutimurefu Prison.

MASVINGO – A 39-year-old man from the Chief Neshuro area in Mwenezi died at his girlfriend’s homestead after reportedly falling ill while visiting her last week, police have confirmed. Kelvin Tarungirira is said to have left his home on 3 March 2026 at around 2 PM, telling family members he was travelling to Rutenga to look for work. However, police say he did not return home and instead went to his girlfriend’s residence in Gwareva Village under Chief Chitanga.