Two High Ranking Security Agents Killed In Masvingo Mutimurefu Accident

Two Security Agents Die In Pile-Up Accidents

Authorities confirm the victims as Gift Nyama, a high-ranking Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) official from Gutu, and Masimba Blessing Mandimutsira, a Principal Correctional Officer at Mutimurefu Prison.

The tragic incident occurred at approximately 7:30 PM at a known accident-prone section of the Masvingo-Mutare Highway.

Preliminary reports indicate Nyama’s vehicle collided with an unlit, stationary tractor that lacked proper reflectors while returning from a farewell gathering at 4/2 Brigade in Mpandawana. As prison officials, including Mandimutsira, responded to the initial crash, a Ford Ranger driven by Chief Superintendent Simangaliso Dube (Officer Commanding Masvingo Central District) swerved to avoid the scene but tragically struck Mandimutsira.

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Nyama suffered fatal neck injuries and died instantly, while Mandimutsira succumbed to his injuries at Masvingo Provincial Hospital. This marks the second fatal incident at this dangerous stretch within twelve months, raising serious concerns about road safety measures.

Official Confirmation and Community Impact

Superintendent Francis Makonese, Officer-in-Charge of Prisons, officially confirmed the incident in a released statement. The farewell event preceding the accident reportedly included Walter Manjonjo, a prominent ZANU-PF youth executive from Gutu’s Ward 33, among other dignitaries.

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Masvingo Provincial Police spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa remained unavailable for immediate comment as investigations continue into this tragic loss of two respected security service members.