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Police are hunting for convicted prisoners who escaped Mutimurefu Prison.<\/p>\n

In a statement, ZRP said they are appealing for information which may lead to the arrest of Tafadzwa Janyure Zimirenyika (27) and James Masunda (34).<\/p>\n

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The two convicted prisoners escaped Mutimurefu Prison on 08th August 2026. Anyone with information should feel to conduct any nearest Police Station or ZRP National Complaints Desk or (0242) 703631 on WhatsApp on 0712 800107.<\/p>\n

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