Vice President Kembo Mohadi’s aide Cde Nelson Dube, who
succumbed to injuries sustained during last week’s White City Stadium blast and
was declared a liberation war hero, was buried yesterday.
Cde Dube, who died on Monday at Mpilo Central Hospital, was
buried at his farm in Featherstone, about 100 kilometres south of Harare.
Director-General of the Central Intelligence Organisation
Ambassador Elphas Moyo said Cde Dube’s death was a loss to the nation.
“Nelson showed his dedication to his work throughout his
service,” he said. “The numbers that are here are a testament of the man he
was. We are proud of the work he did.
“We thank President Mnangagwa and zanu-pf for conferring
our late officer with a liberation war hero status. We will continue to support
Nelson’s family, the relationship we had with his family will continue even
after his unfortunate death.”
Mashonaland East Provincial Minister David Musabayana
condemned the circumstances which led to Cde Dube’s death.
“Cde Dube`s death was caused by an act of evil,” he said.
“President Mnangagwa is preaching unity and peace, but there were some who
found it fit to perpetrate the act of terror. It is painful.
“The President is saying there should be unity before
development. Let us heed his calls.”
Mashonaland East traditional leader Chief Musarurwa also
consoled the Dube family.
“We are deeply hurt with Dube’s death,” he said. “He was a
dedicated farmer whose productivity at the farm was exemplary. Blood was spilt
for us to get this land, we do not expect more blood to be spilt in independent
Zimbabwe.”
Cde Dube’s eldest son, Simbarashe, said his father always
encouraged them to work for the country.
“He was a teacher to us who always emphasised on the need
to uphold patriotic values,” he said. “His farm was his priority. He spent most
of his time from work here at the farm. We are obviously hurt by the loss, but
we have to remain brave and make him proud.”
Cde Dube fought in the liberation struggle, where he
survived the Chimoio bombing in 1978 which killed thousands of freedom
fighters.
After independence, he joined the Zimbabwean National Army
for four years before resigning in 1983. Herald
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