National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul
Nyathi said Mahoya from Zaka was on police’s “wanted” list for two counts of
assault and malicious damage to property. Nyathi said an arrest warrant had
been issued by the Zaka Magistrates Court.
“The incident had nothing to do with the wearing of a face
mask as claimed on some social media platforms. In fact, two police officers
tracked the suspect after receiving information at GMB, Jerera. After the
identification of the officers to the suspect and production of the warrant of
arrest, the suspect became violent and attacked Constable Nyezhe,” Nyathi said
in a statement.
He added that Mahoya was “unfortunately” shot after
ignoring warning shots and resisting arrest.
“In the process, he got hold of a pistol which was in
possession of the police detail and was overpowered. He then went into a local
shop and armed himself with a shovel and locked himself inside a room.
“A police reinforcement team was called from the station.
The suspect came out of the room and ran away. As the officers were pursuing him
and about to effect an arrest after the firing of three warning shots, the
suspect wrestled with Constable Nyezhe and was unfortunately shot.”
He was pronounced dead on admission to Masvingo General
Hospital. Newsday
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