Unknown suspects allegedly infiltrated the offices of Deputy Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Tongai Mnangagwa, located at the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) building in Harare, on Monday evening.
According to NewsDay, Tongai, who is a nephew of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, verified the incident on Tuesday morning, stating that the perpetrators gained access by breaching the ceiling.
“We are still searching if they took anything. We have police at the scene right now,” Mnangagwa said.
The incident comes barely two weeks after a fire broke out at Finance Deputy Minister David Mnangagwa’s Borrowdale home. The police confirmed the development, saying that they were still investigating.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms that investigations are currently underway in connection with a fire incident which occurred at the house of the Deputy Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, Honourable Kudakwashe David Mnangagwa on 28 June 2024 at 23.30PM,” police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said.
Before the fire broke out, David Mnangagwa’s home had been targeted in a series of incidents.
Earlier, an intruder entered the home and left cartridges on the floor and lawn. The intruder also damaged property and stole items, including a gun and US$500 cash.
Police searched the premises but found no signs of forced entry or suspicious activity. The investigation is ongoing.
David Mnangagwa is yet to issue a public statement over the issue.
