ZRP Maintains Cash Reward for Murder Suspect as Guruve Family Arrested

ZRP confirms a cash reward remains for murder suspect Anymore Zvitsva as five family members are arrested in a separate Guruve murder case, police say (image source)

HARARE — The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed that the cash reward offered for information leading to the arrest of murder suspect Anymore Zvitsva remains in force, as investigations into violent crimes in Guruve intensify.

Zvitsva is wanted in connection with a series of murder cases reported in Guruve towards the end of 2025. In a statement issued on 2 January 2026, ZRP spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the reward announced by Commissioner-General Stephen Mutamba is still valid, urging members of the public with information to assist law enforcement.

Police appealed for tips to be reported through the National Complaints Desk on (0242) 703631, via WhatsApp on 0712 800 197, or at any nearest police station.

In the same statement, Commissioner Nyathi confirmed the arrest of five family members in a separate murder case in Guruve involving the killing of a relative. The suspects are Kelvin Katuruza Chaora (26), a 16-year-old male juvenile, Chemika Gwenzi (33), Bvumbe Mandeya (35), and Ranwes Chaora (58).

The arrests followed a tip-off received on 28 December 2025 after a missing person report was filed for John Chimana Chaora (54). According to police, the juvenile implicated Kelvin Chaora, Allicious Bvumbe, Chemika Gwenzi and Bvumbe Mandeya, leading to their arrest and the recovery of the victim’s cellphone and a pair of shoes.

On 31 December 2025, the suspects allegedly led police to Ambush Dam in Kazunga Village, where the body of the deceased was recovered in an advanced state of decomposition. During investigations, Kelvin Chaora is reported to have implicated Ranwes Chaora, alleging that he masterminded the murder following a dispute linked to a chieftainship position the victim was expected to assume.

Police said investigations are continuing and reiterated calls for public cooperation in locating Zvitsva and any possible accomplices. Authorities stressed that community vigilance and timely reporting of suspicious activity remain critical in combating violent crime, particularly in rural areas.