President Mnangagwa Retires 67 Senior Police Officers in Sweeping Shakeup
In an unexpected development, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has retired 67 senior police officers.
The announcement was made by police spokesperson Assistant Paul Nyathi on behalf of Police Commissioner General Thandabantu Godwin Matanga.
According to Matanga, President Mnangagwa has promoted these officers to various ranks upon their retirement.
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Mnangagwa Retires and Promotes 67 Senior Police Officers
The officers promoted to the rank of Deputy Commissioner-General are:
- Commissioner Mahoya David
- Commissioner Makodza Erasmus
- Commissioner Mubemi Kudakwashe
- Commissioner Makotose Priscilla
- Commissioner Muzah Winston
- Commissioner Basera Richard Mahoya
Additionally, twelve retiring Assistant Commissioners have been elevated to the rank of Commissioner upon retirement. These are:-
- Assistant Commissioner Mundondwa Simon
- Assistant Commissioner Makone Sipo James
- Assistant Commissioner Madondo Tadeus
- Assistant Commissioner Mugonda George
- Assistant Commissioner Govo Johannes Chinembiri
- Assistant Commissioner Zimbwa Innocent
- Assistant Commissioner Zimbwa Godfrey
- Assistant Commissioner Mubaiwa Richard
- Assistant Commissioner Chitombo Blessing
- Assistant Commissioner Moyo Obeylaw
- Assistant Commissioner Wilson Engelbert Chamunorwa
- Assistant Commissioner Dube Shelton
A total of 16 retiring Chief Superintendents were conferred with the rank of Assistant Commissioner while 33 retiring Superintendents were conferred with the rank of Chief Superintendent. Concluding the statement, Commissioner-General Matanga stated that these retirements are in line with Government’s Vision 2030.
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Zimbabweans React to the Retirements
The sweeping changes within the senior leadership of the Zimbabwe Republic Police have been met with mixed reactions, as the force undergoes a significant transformation. Here are some of the reactions:
@NhasiZviripayi:
Ah Makodza is retiring? Interesting character. All the best to all in retirement
@Kudakayze:
At one point I thought Makodza was going to be the next Commissioner General
@Svosve_Mukange:
Agh Makodza is retiring. Akatibata zvakanaka murume uyu when he was Stephen ‘Dust’ Mutamba’s Deputy in Bulawayo Province…
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