Police in Chiredzi are searching for Chiredzi Central Constituency Ward 19 CCC councillor, Lovemore Muchono, who is wanted in connection with the death of four-year-old ECD learner Steadfast Makondo from Newtown.
Steadfast was first reported missing earlier this week, prompting an urgent community search. Her body was later discovered under a Marula tree with signs of physical harm.
Muchono, who worked as a school transporter in the area, is believed to have been the last person to see the child alive. He told police that he had dropped her off at school on Tuesday morning.
Investigators say the suspect fled soon after the incident and allegedly left behind a written confession related to the case.
Police have launched a manhunt and are appealing to anyone with information on Muchono’s whereabouts to come forward.
