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Walter Nyamukondiwa
Mashonaland West Bureau Chief
National hero and former CIO director, Cde Walter Basopo, whose Chimurenga name was Gary Dzasukwa, has been described as a patriotic and dedicated cadre who committed more than 40 years of service to the protection of the country.
Government officials, relatives, friends, war veterans and Zanu PF representatives from Mashonaland West Province gave heartfelt eulogies of the late war veteran who operated in the province for the greater part of his career.
His brother, Mr Brain Miriri, said Cde Bhasopo was a unifier who would help family members.
“As a family, we have lost a strong pillar who was reliable and prepared to help everyone,” said Mr Miriri.
Provincial intelligence officer, Mr Godwin Mungate said Cde Basopo excelled in fighting for the country and upholding its security after the attainment of independence.
“He was a results-oriented man who was dedicated to the execution of his duties. He also taught us that our job is to protect the country. When it came to the protection of the country, he was uncompromising and expected nothing less from us,” said Mr Mungate.
Zanu PF provincial chairman for Mashonaland West, Cde Mary Mliswa-Chikoka said Cde Basopo gave so much to the province and the country at large.
“This is a great loss. He was dedicated and patriotic. Cde Basopo kept the pledge to fight and preserve the country’s integrity,” said Cde Mliswa.
War veteran, Cde Amos “Sipho” Kademaunga said the death of Cde Basopo was a great loss to the country.
A representative of the Riverside community in Chinhoyi where he stayed, Mr Alick Tore, said Cde Basopo helped in setting up a security network in the area to eliminate theft.
Cde Basopo’s body will lie in state at his Riverside home before being airlifted to Harare tomorrow morning in preparation for burial on Wednesday.
Online Reporter