Police hunts for war veteran Geza

CLOUDINE MATOLA

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched a manhunt for war veteran and ZANU PF Central Committee member, Blessed Geza, also known as “Bombshell,” over allegations of vehicle theft, undermining the authority of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, and inciting public violence, Business Times can report.

Geza, a vocal critic within ruling party circles, has emerged as a key figure in a growing faction of war veterans pushing for President Mnangagwa’s resignation. He accuses the President of presiding over a corrupt administration and failing to steer the country out of economic turmoil. Geza’s calls for a national shutdown as a means to pressure Mnangagwa’s exit have further escalated political tensions, triggering a swift response from state security forces.

In a statement issued yesterday, ZRP spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed that law enforcement is actively pursuing Geza and urged the public to provide information on his whereabouts.

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

Nyathi outlined the charges against Geza, which include four counts of criminal offenses under Zimbabwe’s legal framework:

• Theft of three motor vehicles, as defined under Section 113 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act (Chapter 9:23). Police allege that Geza unlawfully took and disposed of the vehicles without the owner’s consent.
• Two counts of undermining the authority of or insulting the President, a violation of Section 33(2)(a)(ii) of the same Act.
• One count of inciting public violence, under Section 187 of the Act.

Nyathi further warned that anyone found sheltering or aiding Geza to evade arrest would face legal consequences.

“The police urge members of the public to desist from harbouring the suspect. Any individuals found assisting him in any way will be equally liable for arrest and subsequent prosecution,” he stated.

Geza’s open defiance reached a boiling point last week when he publicly called for a nationwide shutdown to protest against the worsening economic crisis.

The government has dismissed Geza’s allegations as unfounded and described his actions as a direct attempt to incite anarchy.