THE ZIMBABWE
PEACE PROJECT
In September, there were some very gruesome murders.
The murder of 7-year old Tapiwa Makore of Murehwa still
remains one of the worst abuse of the right to life. Makore
died in pain, even after his death, the fact that his body was
mutilated and his body parts were picked by dogs, stands
out as one of the worst assault on children’s rights and the
right to life. See below the details of Makore’s death
It was also in September when two soldiers were shot in
Chivhu, leaving one dead. What followed was a crack
operation by the army and the police, during which two
people were allegedly brutally killed. In an unacceptable ,
gruesome manner, police paraded their bodies in Chivhu
town in violation of the Constitution.
Two soldiers allegedly opened fire on two villagers in
Chisuma near Victoria Falls killing both on the spot. ZPP
remains concerned about these incidents as they are an
indictment on the right to life. Government should ensure
the safety of persons is guaranteed.
A YOUNG LIFE ROBBED
Tapiwa Makore was allegedly murdered in
cold blood by his uncle Tapiwa Makore
Senior (57) in cahoots with his herdsman,
Tafadzwa Shamba. Makore allegedly
pinned the boy to the ground while
Shamba used a knife to cut off the head,
arms, and limbs. The remains were packed
into two different bags with limbs and
arms in one pack.
Makore carried the pack which had limbs
and arms, while Shamba carried a pack
containing the abdomen and head.
The abdomen was dumped near one Mr
Summer Murwira’s homestead, but
Shamba took the other parts to Makore’s
homestead. On the same day, Mr Murwira
discovered the abdomen which was being
eaten by his dogs.
It is alleged that on the same day, Shamba
removed his blood-stained pair of trousers
and placed them in Makore’s kitchen hut.