Police have launched an investigation into an alleged arson attack at Temba Mliswa’s rural homestead in Shurugwi, where he also serves as a village head.
On Thursday, Mliswa claimed that unknown assailants had set fire to his property, linking the incident to his anti-corruption campaign.
In a brief statement posted on X, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said it was investigating a case of malicious damage to property at Mliswa’s homestead. The statement reads:
“The ZRP confirms that investigations are currently underway in connection with the malicious damage to property incident at Temba Mliswa’s homestead in Shurugwi on 02/10/25. More details will be released in due course.”
A police source quoted by NewsDay said the fire destroyed goods and infrastructure valued between US$120 000 and US$200 000. The unnamed officer said:
“I can confirm the incident of fire that burnt one bedroom hut (used by Mliswa) at the homestead of Village Head Themba Mliswa on 02 October 25 around 0000hrs as reported by the resident maid.
“The destroyed goods and infrastructure is estimated at US$120 000 to US$200 000.”
The source also revealed that one of the three people at the homestead when the fire broke out heard a vehicle passing on the road and, about 30 minutes later, saw the blaze already at an advanced stage.
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