Controversial war veteran Cde Blessed Runesu Geza has reportedly fled the country in fear of arrest, contrary to social media reports that he was hiding at the Josiah Magama Tongogara Barracks.
Geza, who has been holding press conferences attacking the President, is facing four counts of criminal charges, including theft allegations as defined in Section 113 of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act, Chapter 9:23.
He is also facing charges of undermining the authority of the President, with two counts of contravening Section 33 (2) (a) (ii) of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act, Chapter 9:23.
Additionally, Geza is facing a charge of incitement to commit public violence, contravening Section 187 of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act, Chapter 9:23.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police launched a manhunt for Geza, warning that anyone harboring or assisting him to evade police questioning would be liable for arrest and prosecution.
National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi warned that the police would leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of Geza, and that anyone found to be assisting him would face the full force of the law.
However, that’s not all as Cde Geza is also embroiled in a civil case after allegedly refusing to pay US$1,5 million for Harare Safari Lodge, a property situated on the picturesque banks of Lake Chivero, which he purportedly acquired four years ago.
Cde Geza claims the land in question is State property, rendering it unsellable. The controversy stems from an agreement between Cde Geza and the lodge’s owner, Mr McDonald.
Under the terms, Cde Geza was to buy Mr McDonald’s entire shareholding in the resort for US$1,5 million, with payment stipulated to be made within two weeks.
However, Cde Geza has failed to make the payment, and despite his non-payment, Cde Geza is said to have moved onto the property, located on Mclliwane 21 Farm, without Mr McDonald’s consent. He has reportedly taken up residence and is enjoying full use of the lodge.
