Harare, (New Ziana) — Police in Chinhoyi have launched an investigation into the abduction of two local university students, identified as Lindon Zanga (21) and Malvin Madanda alias Saint (29).
The incident reportedly occurred on 10 November 2025, and police say efforts are underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of the two students.
The two Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) students were allegedly kidnapped on Monday night at Mzimba Shopping Centre while campaigning for Student Representative Council (SRC) elections.
The suspected abductors, who were reportedly driving a silver Isuzu truck, were seen earlier that day at the university campus distributing campaign posters for a rival camp.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms that investigations are being conducted in connection with the alleged abduction of Chinhoyi University of Technology students, Lindon Zanga (21) and Malvin Madanda (29), alias Saint on 10th November 2025,” police spokesman, Paul Nyathi said.
Nyathi confirmed that a full-scale investigation has been instituted to determine what transpired and to locate the missing pair.
Police appealed to members of the public for information that could assist in the ongoing probe, particularly regarding the whereabouts of the students or the identity of those involved in the alleged abduction.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the nearest Police Station, CID Chinhoyi on 0719 019 118, the National Complaints Desk on (0242) 703 631, or via WhatsApp on 0712 800 197.
Nyathi said updates will be provided as investigations progress.
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