A man living under an assumed name in Ireland has been apprehended in Zimbabwe, where he is wanted for a murder case linked to a love triangle.
The fugitive in question, Peter Dube, was intercepted by Zimbabwe Republic Police detectives at Robert Mugabe International Airport after being deported from Mozambique.
Dube evaded authorities for nearly two years following allegations of gunning down his second wife, her suspected lover, and a female friend in Gweru, Zimbabwe, on April 23, 2021.
After the shooting incident, Dube allegedly fled to South Africa before relocating to Eswatini.
While in Eswatini, Dube assumed a new identity as Xolile Mtsali before seeking asylum in Ireland.
However, his luck ran out when he was arrested in June of the previous year for violating Ireland’s immigration laws.
Irish officials deported Dube to Mozambique after he claimed Mozambican nationality using falsified identity and travel documents under the name Armando Quenete Muchanga.
Upon further investigation by Zimbabwean authorities and Interpol, it was revealed that Dube had misrepresented his identity, leading to his subsequent arrest in Mozambique.
Dube has now been returned to Zimbabwe, facing charges of murder, attempted murder, and immigration law violations.
According to local media reports, his apprehension at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport marks a significant breakthrough in the case.
Despite not being extradited, Dube was deported from Mozambique due to the use of fake identity and travel documents.
Police Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed these developments to local media, clarifying that Dube’s return resulted from deportation rather than extradition.
In Ireland, Dube resided at a reception centre in West Dublin under the name Xolile Mtsali before he was arrested by Gardai on June 14 of the previous year, as reported by the Sunday World.
Dube stands accused of three counts of murder, an attempted murder case, and violation of immigration laws in connection to the Gweru incident.
The victims of the shooting include Nyasha Nharingo, the suspected lover of Dube’s second wife, as well as Gamuchirai Mudungwe and Nyarazdo, who tragically lost their lives.
Authorities in Zimbabwe are now preparing to prosecute Dube as he awaits legal proceedings in connection to the heinous crimes he is alleged to have committed.
The arrest of Peter Dube underscores the importance of cross-border cooperation in apprehending fugitives and bringing them to justice, serving as a testament to law enforcement agencies’ relentless pursuit of justice.
