By Tapiwa Svondo
THREE minors, who went missing in Harare’s Kuwadzana Extension (Herbert Chitepo) suburb on Wednesday, October 1, were found dead inside the trunk of an old, stationary vehicle Friday afternoon.
The now deceased children were identified as Anopaishe Muzanago (3), Anenyasha Muzanago (one-year-three-months) and Raymond Matsiwe (4), went missing around 11am after they were last seen near a tuckshop where several cars were parked.
The deceased were found locked inside the boot of a non-functional Mercedes-Benz C200 sedan, which sources indicate had been parked in the area for over three years.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have confirmed the incident but are yet to release a full statement detailing the circumstances that led to the death of the three children.
Police warned members of the public against peddling unverified information regards the matter.
“ZRP dispels social media claims suggesting that no action was taken after a missing person report was filed at the Police General Headquarters on the day the infants went missing.
“We clarify that the Commissioner-General of Police and other senior officers became aware of the incident on 2 October 2025 during the night after a freelance journalist complained that the local police had been informed on 1st October 2025,” said Nyathi.