Online Reporter
Mthokozisi Ncube
A ZIMBABWEAN man who appeared to be living the ultimate diaspora dream is now the subject of an international murder hunt after his wife and two daughters were found dead inside the £1,3 million luxury home he bought just two years ago.
Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma (45), also known as Mark Tshuma, had built a successful career as an IT professional in the United Kingdom and, by diaspora standards, had achieved remarkable financial success. But that dream has turned into a nightmare after British police named him as the man wanted in connection with the deaths of his wife and two daughters.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) says it is on high alert after he was suspected to have fled to the country.
National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi yesterday confirmed that Zimbabwean authorities were monitoring the situation closely amid reports that Tshuma may have travelled to Zimbabwe before the bodies were discovered.
“We are waiting for communication from our UK counterparts. We are monitoring the situation and the country’s points of entry,” said Commissioner Nyathi.
He said should Tshuma be traced in Zimbabwe, local police would fully cooperate with British authorities.
“When caught, we shall cooperate fully as prescribed by domestic and international law,” said Commissioner Nyathi.
The international manhunt follows the discovery of the bodies of Tshuma’s wife, Nothabo Zandile Tshuma (42), and the couple’s daughters, Natalie (15) and Nala (5), at their home in Great Denham, Bedfordshire.
According to Bedfordshire Police, officers forced their way into the family’s luxury home after concerns were raised when the family had not been seen for several days.
The force has since named Tshuma as wanted in connection with the triple deaths and believes he left Britain before the bodies were found.
The shocking case has stunned both Britain and Zimbabwe, particularly the Zimbabwean community in the UK, where the family was well known.
Reports from Britain say Zandile worked in the financial crime and fraud sector while Natalie and Nala have been remembered by their schools as bright, cheerful and much-loved pupils.
As British detectives widen their investigation and work with international law enforcement agencies, all eyes are now on Zimbabwe’s borders.
