Online Reporter
Danisa Masuku, [email protected]
A MAN from Bulawayo’s Cowdray Park suburb appeared in court facing two counts of impersonating a police officer after he allegedly wore a Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) uniform and posed as a sergeant to serve court documents linked to a family property dispute in Filabusi, Matabeleland South Province.
Nhamo Karuru (33) appeared on Tuesday before Bulawayo Provincial Magistrate Mr Isheunesu Mathoba.
Karuru was remanded in custody until 17 July for commencement of trial.
He is accused of contravening Section 179(1)(a) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23], which criminalises impersonating a police officer for the purpose of obtaining an advantage for oneself or another person.
Prosecuting, Ms Mabusiso Moyo told the court that on an unknown date in January 2026, Karuru allegedly approached one Andrea Mpofu (29) at Montrose Farm 3 in Filabusi, while dressed in a police uniform.
“Karuru introduced himself as ‘Sergeant Nyoni’ from ZRP Tredgold Court before serving FMpofu with summons relating to a protection order, case number PRO 502/25. He later committed a similar offence on February 2, 2026, at Number 67 Dlamini Township in Matsheumhlope, Bulawayo, where he again allegedly impersonated a police officer to obtain an advantage for himself or another person,” said Ms Moyo.
The court heard that Mpofu reported the incident to the police, leading to Karuru’s arrest.
