Police launch hunt for Geza as Chiwenga ally goes into hiding

By Staff Reporter

Police have launched a manhunt for outspoken war veteran Blessed Geza Runesu who has since gone into hiding after criminal charges have been opened against him for alleged car theft, insulting the President and violence incitement.

In a statement on Wednesday, police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi warned of dire consequences against anyone who could be harbouring the fierce ally to Vice President Constantino Chiwenga.

“The Zimbabwe Republic Police is seeking information on the location and subsequent questioning of a suspect, Blessed Geza Runesu, alias Bombshell,” Nyathi said.

“The suspect is facing four counts of criminal charges as outlined; theft allegations as defined in Section 113 of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act, Chapter 9: 23. The suspect stole and disposed three vehicles belonging to a complainant without his consent.

“He is also facing two Counts of contravening Section 33 (2) (a) (ii) of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act, Chapter 9: 23, ‘Undermining the Authority of or Insulting the President.

“One count of contravening Section 187 of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act, Chapter 9: 23, ‘Incitement to commit public violence’.”

Nyathi added, “The Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates that anyone who is harboring the suspect or assisting him to evade Police questioning will be equally liable for arrest and subsequent prosecution.

“Anyone with information should contact the National Complaints Desk on telephone number (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp on 0712 800197.”

Since President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s intentions to stay beyond his constitutionally granted two-term limits which end in 2028, Geza has become an overnight celebrity after launching a fierce campaign against the move, coupled with media conferences during which he talked down Mnangagwa’s wishes.

He has also called on all Zimbabweans to unite and stop Mnangagwa from staying beyond 2028.