adminHARBOURING fugitives and hardcore criminals should never be al-lowed to happen.
Most of these criminals skipped the border, and dodged prosecution, after committing serious offences.
There are some who are now living luxurious lives in other countries yet their victims are still chasing justice.
Some of the criminals have changed names in foreign lands to fool the authorities.
Others have since given up on pursuing the fugitives who remain elusive. This is the case with top Gweru businessman, Peter Dube, who was arrested in Ireland, in connection with three murder cases.
The 37-year-old has been staying at a hotel in Dublin, Ireland, along with his family.
The suspected murderer, who changed his identity when he relocated to South Africa before settling in Ireland, should be extradited back home to face the music.
The Zimbabwean police, working with Interpol, have demonstrated their efficiency as a force in their quest to bring to book criminals.
By changing his name and seeking asylum, Dube showed that he was, indeed, a criminal who deserves prosecution.
His family and close relatives witnessed his murderous acts and filed a police report. Dube’s family led by example and alerted the police on the hei-nous act he committed.
Instead of concealing the matter, the family felt compelled to expose the suspect. The family deserves all the respect for exposing one of their own, who is now up for murder.
The trauma they experienced drove them to lodge the complaint against the suspect.
This level of bravery is all that we expect to make the world a better place to live in. Dube’s murderous act left a scar which the Gweru community has never recovered from.
There are many people who have skipped the border after committing serious crimes.
Most of these criminals have since started new lives abroad yet their victims are yet to find justice and relief.
In some cases, there are some people who are harbouring such criminals, who should come and face justice at home.
Some of the people who are on the police wanted list have been hiding in Zimbabwe, which should never be allowed to happen.
Others have continued with their wayward behaviour in the new places where they are now hiding.
The police should continue publicising the names of the most wanted criminals to expose them.
Cooperation with the Interpol is the only way to go when it comes to arresting the fugitives who have fled to other countries.
Asylum seekers should be thoroughly vetted to ascertain their criminal records.
This will also help the authorities to bust criminals who would be masquerading as people seeking a helping hand. People, who change identities, when they skip borders with no val-id reason, should be probed.
Foreign countries should also do their best to find the criminal records of new residents.
People harbouring criminals should also be taken to task, especially when they know the criminal records of these individuals.
Fugitives should be prosecuted and jailed.
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter