16/09/2025
Chidhumo and Masendeke
In 1997, Chidhumo did the unthinkable, he escaped from Zimbabwe's most secure correctional facility, Chikurubhi. He hatched the escape plan with a few inmates who unfortunately or rather, fortunately, got caught. One of them was shot dead but Chidhumo escaped unscathed. Contrary to popular sentiment, Masendeke was not part of the Chikurubhi prison break, infact he was in Mozambique at the time.
HOW IT ALL STARTED
Chidumo and Masendeke met in a Masvingo prison around 1995. As they say, birds of the same feathers flock together. These two birds would soon launch an escape from that prison,overpowering the prison guards and locking them up before escaping.
What followed was as a reign of terror as the two went on a killing and stealing spree.They ended up in Mozambique were Chidhumo later got arrested . Masendeke remained on the run. Chidhumo was brought back to Zimbabwe, tried and imprisoned at Chikurubhi maximum prison where he would soon stage the infamous prison break.
A man hunt for Chidhumo ensued with a reward of $60k being offered to the public for assistance in apprehending him. Masendeke was eventually arrested in Mozambique and Chidumo was captured two weeks later, they were repatriated to Zimbabwe where they were later hanged.
TAFFY THEMAN
