GURUVE MURDERS: Court told suspect killed 12 people
A 33-year-old Guruve man accused of a series of violent crimes in Mashonaland Central has appeared in court from a hospital bed, where he was formally remanded in custody as investigations continue.
Anymore Zvitsva, from Vheremu village under Chief Chipuriro in Guruve, faces 12 counts of murder, along with charges of rape and attempted murder.
Prosecutors allege the offences were committed between April 2024 and December 2025 in Guruve and Mvurwi.
According to the State, Zvitsva was arrested on January 3 following a prolonged manhunt that ended in mountainous terrain where he was allegedly hiding to evade police.
An affidavit filed by the CID Homicide Unit links him to multiple attacks targeting victims in their homes, fields and grazing areas.
The court heard that the accused allegedly used snare wire, knives, machetes, spears, poison and shoelaces during the commission of the offences.
Police say several items were recovered at the time of his arrest.
Opposing bail, prosecutors argued that Zvitsva poses a serious flight risk, has no fixed abode and could interfere with witnesses if released.
The court agreed, ordering that he remain in custody pending further proceedings.
The matter was postponed to a later date as investigations continue.
