IN a move that may jeopardise investigations into the
corruption case against ex-Minister of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality
Industry Prisca Mupfumira, a detective who arrested the politician has been
transferred to Karoi Police Station, hundreds of kilometres away from the
investigations.
Detective Assistant Inspector Naison Ndlovu, who was
seconded to the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) as an investigator,
has since been moved to Karoi Police Station under unclear circumstances.
Being one of the key witnesses in Mupfumira’s cases, Asst
Inspector Ndlovu is billed to give evidence in the case and to assist in the
polishing up of the investigations.
Sources confirmed the transfer with others questioning the
motive.
“We heard Ndlovu has been transferred to Karoi but the
reason is not yet clear to us. It sounds strange considering that he is part of
the investigations of a high-profile corruption case involving Mupfumira,” a
sour said.
“He was one of the arresting details and sending him to
Karoi will not help the investigations,” the source said.
Police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi
confirmed the redeployment of Ass Insp Ndlovu and said it was part of routine
transfers in the police service.
“Yes, he has been transferred together with several other
officers. It is not a unique case. Police officers are regularly transferred as
a way of rotating and sharing experiences.
“There is nothing sinister or unique about his transfer,”
said Asst Commissioner Nyathi.
At least 22 police officers are on secondment at ZACC but
Ndlovu was the only one who was transferred despite having a high-profile case
to investigate.
Mupfumira, who is facing seven counts of criminal abuse of
office involving US$95 million, now faces fresh charges of fraud and money
laundering. Herald
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