Security forces in Zimbabwe have intensified efforts to apprehend 32-year-old Anymore Zvitsva, who is wanted in connection with a series of brutal killings that have terrorized the Guruve district over the past month. The suspect is believed to be responsible for at least twelve separate night-time attacks, sparking widespread panic among villagers and prompting a heightened law enforcement response.
According to reports, the spate of murders has been particularly gruesome, with victims ranging from infants to adults, including entire families. The attacks, initially perceived as isolated incidents, have evolved into a chilling pattern of violence, leaving residents in fear for their safety and prompting some families to abandon their homes at night to sleep in safer, communal locations.
In a bid to accelerate the capture of Zvitsva, police announced a substantial cash reward for information leading to his arrest. The incentive, which has drawn national attention, was personally authorized by Police Commissioner-General Stephen Mutamba. National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed that the reward remains available and cautioned that anyone providing shelter or assistance to the suspect would face legal consequences.
“Those who are helping or harboring him, including relatives, are committing an offence and will be dealt with accordingly,” Commissioner Nyathi said, emphasizing the seriousness with which authorities are treating the situation.
Manhunt Intensifies for Suspected Serial Killer in Guruve District
The manhunt for Zvitsva has mobilized multiple specialized units within the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP). Authorities have deployed drone surveillance, sniffer dogs, horse patrols, and tactical response teams across the affected areas. Efforts are concentrated on narrowing down possible hideouts, and residents have been urged to report any leads to the National Complaints Desk, the Guruve Police District, or designated emergency hotlines. Authorities have assured informants that they will be rewarded for credible information that aids the investigation.
The scale and brutality of the murders have shocked the local community. Last Monday, in Bhosha Village in the Magaya area, a mother and her teenage daughter, a Form Three pupil, were killed, while another child survived by hiding under a bed. Similarly, at Farm 88 in Nyakapupu, a 55-year-old woman and a six-month-old baby were discovered dead, both having sustained severe head injuries.
The attacks follow an earlier massacre at Ona Mapeto Farm in Ward 21, where five members of the same family were brutally killed. The victims included a grandmother, her adult son and daughter, and two children aged five and two. A neighbor who arrived at the scene discovered the adult son still alive, but he succumbed to his injuries later in hospital.
Further intensifying fear in the district, Zvitsva is also suspected to be behind the murder of 39-year-old Pamela Chipangura and her two children, Kudzai and Tawanda, in Zimuna Village. These successive attacks have left residents in a state of heightened alert, with many choosing to fortify their homes or temporarily relocate to safer areas during nighttime.
Commissioner Nyathi emphasized that the ongoing operations aim to ensure the suspect is swiftly brought to justice while safeguarding communities in the district. “The safety of our people is our top priority. All units are working tirelessly to locate and apprehend this individual before more lives are lost,” he said.
Authorities are appealing to the public to remain vigilant and to cooperate with the police by reporting any suspicious activity. The deployment of advanced surveillance techniques, combined with traditional policing methods, demonstrates the level of urgency with which law enforcement is addressing the crisis.
The Guruve killings have become one of the most alarming crime waves in recent memory, prompting discussions on rural security, community preparedness, and the role of law enforcement in preventing such tragedies. Residents hope that the combined efforts of police and community members will lead to the rapid arrest of Zvitsva, ending the wave of terror that has gripped the district.
As the investigation continues, authorities urge anyone with information, no matter how small it may seem, to come forward immediately. The public’s cooperation is considered critical in ensuring that the suspected serial killer is apprehended and that safety is restored in Guruve’s affected communities.
The case remains under active investigation, with law enforcement vowing to bring all those responsible for the recent string of violent killings to justice. The reward for information leading to Zvitsva’s arrest underscores the seriousness of the situation and the commitment of Zimbabwean authorities to end the reign of terror that has struck the district.
