You think the things that happen in movies don’t happen in real life until you read about the Magaya house raid.
The ZRP (Zimbabwe Republic Police) have revealed why they raided Prophet Walter Magaya’s house. Clarity comes after they raided two more houses in Harare following information on alleged reports of unlicensed guns being kept at the premises.
The police conducted the raids after obtaining warrants of search and seizure. One suspect has since been arrested in Avondale West identified as Ashref Kara. Ashref was found in possession of four guns and several rounds of ammunition. True facts, it’s not a movie!
No arrests or recoveries were recorded on the other two premises in Mt Pleasant belonging to PHD Ministries leader Prophet Magaya, and in Sandton, where they also raided.
So why raid the Prophet’s house? The police were looking for a man called Frank Mudimu, who is believed to have supplied the wrong address to the police. This is according to a search warrant seen by The Herald.
In an interview, national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the development.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms that acting on credible information and ongoing investigations on suspicious criminal movements, the police obtained warrants of search and seizure leading to raids at three premises in Harare today.
As a result, one suspect, Ashref Kara of number 66 Argyle Road, Avondale West, Harare, has been arrested for possession of unlicenced firearms and ammunition,” he said.
Ashref Kara is facing charges of contravening the provisions of the Firearms Act, Chapter 10:09.
“The police also conducted raids at number 18 Cuba Road, Mt Pleasant and 261 Phase 1, Sandton, Goodhope in Harare. These raids were not targeting specific individuals or personalities but criminal activities based on information given to the police.
The police takes this opportunity to thank the public for cooperating and continuous supply of information on possible criminal acts in the country,” Assistant Commisioner Nyathi said.
When contacted for comment, PHD Ministries chief spokesperson and senior overseer, Mr Admire Mango, confirmed the developments saying from information he had gathered the police were looking for one Mudimu, and not Prophet Magaya. Mudimu is believed to be in possession of unlicensed firearms
It’s been a long week for Prophet Magaya. From flying to Kenya for a mega crusade to having your house raided by the police. The PHD Ministries leader has been at the centre of controversial stories for years and each story is nothing short of an action-packed movie.
Below is the full police statement as it appears on the ZRP Twitter page
