The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have launched a manhunt for outspoken war veteran Blessed Geza Runesu, also known as Bombshell. He is wanted for multiple charges, including theft, incitement to commit public violence, and undermining the authority of or insulting the President.
Allegations Against Blessed Geza
According to a statement released by the ZRP on Wednesday, Geza is facing four criminal charges under the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act, Chapter 9:23. The allegations include:
Theft as defined in Section 113, involving the alleged theft and disposal of three vehicles without the owner’s consent.
Two counts of contravening Section 33 (2)(a)(ii), which pertains to undermining the authority of or insulting the President.
One count of contravening Section 187, incitement to commit public violence.
The police have warned that anyone found assisting Geza in evading capture will face arrest and prosecution.
“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,” reads part of the statement released by Commissioner Nyathi.
Calls for a “Final Push”
Geza recently made headlines after calling for a “final push” against the government, echoing the words of the late opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai. At a press conference, he declared:
“We have been mobilising ourselves to deliver the final blow, to a dictatorship that lacks any wisdom or empathy.”
“We are now ready to deliver the final push, a push that needs all of us to face the odds and birth a new country. We are going to give you a clearer signal soon, it will come before 20:30 hours at night so that we end this 2030 business.”
His remarks have sparked controversy, with some drawing parallels to past opposition movements that failed to materialise into large-scale protests.
Authorities Appeal for Information
The police have urged members of the public to report any information on Geza’s whereabouts.
“Anyone with information should contact the National Complaints Desk on telephone number (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp on 0712 800197,” reads the ZRP statement.
As political tensions rise, Geza’s case continues to attract widespread attention. His fate now hangs in the balance as authorities intensify efforts to bring him in for questioning.-iharare
