KEY POINTS
- Detective Cassandra Hove was shot while pursuing suspects.
- Police have launched a full investigation into the shooting.
- Authorities vow to intensify efforts against armed robberies.
While hunting for armed robbery suspects in the Harbek neighborhood of Pumula South on Thursday night, a Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) investigator was shot and murdered, according to the police.
Detective killed while chasing robbery suspects in Bulawayo
Constable Detective A member of the ZRP Homicide squad of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), Cassandra Hove, suffered a deadly wound while performing her duties. The shooting is being investigated by the authorities.
Commissioner Paul Nyathi, the national spokesperson for ZRP, acknowledged the occurrence in a statement and stated that investigators are investigating Hove’s death.
“The public is reassured that thorough investigations are being conducted to determine what happened, and the Commissioner-General of Police, Stephen Mutamba, extends his condolences to the Hove family,” Nyathi stated.
According to New Zimbabwe, Hove’s passing serves as a reminder of the growing dangers Zimbabwean law enforcement agents confront when combating violent crime. Police encounters with well-armed criminal gangs have increased in recent years, leading to an increase in armed robberies.
ZRP vows crackdown on rising armed robbery cases
“There is no turning back in the fight against armed robberies and other violent crimes in the country,” Nyathi stated on behalf of the Zimbabwe Republic Police.
Concerns regarding the risks that law enforcement personnel face in the course of their work have been raised by Hove’s murder. Condolences have been sent by her coworkers and members of the public, who have described her as a devoted officer who is committed to upholding law and order.
As investigations continue, the ZRP has asked anyone with information on the shooting to come forward.
The police department has suffered a terrible loss with Hove’s passing, and authorities have reaffirmed their resolve to hold those involved accountable.
