By Simon Masore
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in Masvingo Province has issued a public appeal for assistance in identifying a human skull discovered near the Save Valley Conservancy earlier this month.
Masvingo Provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa, confirmed that the remains were found in a thick bush area along the Ngundu-Tanganda highway on September 1, 2025.
He said the skull was believed to have been at the location for a considerable period, and no other body parts were recovered from the scene.
The discovery was made by a passerby, who then alerted the authorities. Inspector Dhewa emphasized that forensic and investigative procedures are underway but require public input to progress.
Police are urging anyone with information, particularly families or communities reporting missing persons, to come forward.
Anyone with information can contact the Officer-in-Charge at ZRP Bikita, Chief Inspector Morgan Chatikobo, on 0772 549 755, or the investigating officer, Assistant Inspector Patson Kumbuya, on 0773 805 612.
“We appeal to the public for any information that could assist in this investigation and help bring closure to a potentially grieving family,” said Inspector Dhewa.
No further details regarding the age, gender, or possible cause of death have been released as investigations continue.
This incident is not isolated in the region. In a similar case in November 2023, police in Masvingo recovered a human skull and bones near the Mushandike Dam area, about 30 kilometers from the city. Another discovery occurred in January 2024 near the Runde River, highlighting a recurring challenge for local law enforcement.
