The body of a Sabot Carriers Private Limited driver who
reportedly died and was secretly buried in the Democratic Republic of Congo
after succumbing to an unknown ailment will now be repatriated, according to
close sources.
Dryton Mpofu, died whilst on duty in May before he suddenly
fell sick and died. It is claimed he was buried a few hours after his death.
Many versions have been debated on how Dryton was buried
quickly without properly communicating his death to his relatives.
It was also reported that Dryton had died of Malaria while
others said it was Covid-19 hence the quick burial.
His wife and relatives were still looking for answers as to
what really transpired. H-Metro contacted the company for comment through an HR
personnel George Gwezere who asked for questions via email.
However, H-Metro is reliably informed that the company has
now engaged the family following pressure from different angles drivers
associations.
Gwezere said that the issue was taken to the directors who
have not responded as yet.
“We forwarded your email to our public relations department
and they will get in touch with you,” he said.
A close source on the goings said: “Family have been
contacted and it’s now left for them for to go and be representatives at Sabot.
There is a letter confirming that DRC Government, agreed for the retrieving and
repatriation of the body.
“They gave a go ahead for the retrieving of the body and
here in Zimbabwe, things are moving well, so the decision is now for the
relatives to go to Sabot.
“Some people will come from the family and will be
supported by Sabot. And they go to Congo where the deceased was buried.”
Added the source: “DNA test will also be conducted to
confirm if indeed it’s the right body and it’s up to the family do all the
procedures. Sabot is responsible for everything including the tests and
everything.
“The company will also help in retrieving and bring the
body back home. So the family is required to confirm where the body will be
brought,” added the source.
According to the sources, there is a letter of
confirmation.
“The letter is coming from minister of Home Affairs authorising
the family to do whatever, necessary to bring the body back home.
“The drivers have been working tirelessly to make sure the
issue was brought to book and the family find it necessary to decently bury
their relative.
“There is no problem with the Congo Government who have
since agreed for retrieval of the body and they confirmed that the deceased did
not die of Covid-19.
“They have agreed that he be buried in his home country
without problems and things look like they are moving well,” said another
source.
Another source said: “Following the story in H-Metro, the
company felt it necessary to engage the family who were not properly advised on
what had happened to the deceased.
“The issue brought debate on how the deceased passed away.
“The pressure was also mounted by the drivers association
and unions who have been restlessly pushing for thorough investigations into
the matter on how he died.” H Metro
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