A police officer stationed at Hillside Police Station has allegedly confessed to the fatal shooting of Detective Constable Cassandra Hove, a member of Bulawayo’s elite all-female CID unit, Team Lozikeyi.
The suspect, identified as Constable Muradzikwa, is currently being held at Donnington Police Station. According to police sources, Muradzikwa admitted to the crime and stated that he does not require legal representation. He is expected to appear in court this morning.
Detective Constable Hove, 37, lost her life during a police operation on March 6 in the Habek area of Pumula South Suburb. The incident occurred at around 8:40 p.m. as she and her colleagues pursued suspects involved in a series of armed robberies.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the circumstances surrounding the shooting or a possible motive.
