Bunjiwe Mkwananzi
Mthokozisi Ncube, [email protected]
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) says it is monitoring developments surrounding the case of Zimbabwean-born Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, who is wanted by United Kingdom authorities in connection with the deaths of his wife and two daughters.
ZRP national spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the force was awaiting official communication from its UK counterparts before taking any further action.
“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 Zimbabwean authorities will cooperate with international law enforcement agencies should Tshuma be located in the country.
“When caught, we shall cooperate fully as prescribed by domestic and international law,” he said.
The development comes after British police launched a murder investigation following the deaths of Zimbabwean-born Nothabo Zandile Tshuma (42) and her daughters, Natalie (15) and Nala (5), whose bodies were discovered at their home in Great Denham, Bedfordshire.
Tshuma (45), who is also known as Mark Tshuma, has been named by Bedfordshire Police as a man wanted in connection with the deaths. Investigators believe he left the United Kingdom and travelled to Zimbabwe before the bodies were discovered, prompting an international manhunt.
Commissioner Nyathi said police were closely monitoring the country’s ports of entry as part of ongoing efforts to respond to any developments.
The case has attracted international attention, with British detectives saying they are working with national and international law enforcement agencies to trace Tshuma.
Bedfordshire Police said concerns were raised after the family had not been seen for several days. Officers forced entry into their home, where they found the bodies of the mother and her two daughters.
The deaths have sent shockwaves through the Zimbabwean community in the United Kingdom, with tributes pouring in for Zandile and her children.
According to reports from the UK, Zandile worked in the financial crime and fraud sector, while her daughters have been remembered by their schools as bright, much-loved members of their communities.
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