In a separate incident, police have arrested Everson Masuka (48) in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred earlier on the same day in Harare. The crash happened at approximately 5:30 pm along Samora Machel Avenue, near the Showgrounds. Nyathi said Masuka, who was driving a Nissan Hardbody towards Chegutu, allegedly swerved to avoid a collision with a vehicle in front of him.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, the NPA said Chikosha was discovered in Norton following extensive search efforts. He was last seen alive on 12 March at around 9 pm in Kuwadzana 2, Harare, driving a white Kia Picanto, registration number AGE 4599.