RECOMMENDATIONS In light of the above findings, the ZHRC makes the following recommendations: ZIMBABWE REPUBLIC POLICE 1. The ZRP should investigate the issue of torture as alleged by complainant, as well as the case of arson against the complainant and bring the perpetrators to book; 2. The ZRP should investigate Inspector Dhowa’s conduct and take disciplinary measures against him for not following standard procedures in executing his duties and for detaining the victim in a place not legally designated for detention purposes; 3. The ZRP should guarantee and ensure the victim’s security upon return to his home in Chiredzi. ZIMBABWE NATIONAL ARMY 4. The ZNA should investigate and take disciplinary measures against Captain Gono for the following: i) Usurping the work of the police; and ii) Illegally detaining the victim in an illegal place (his private residence) which is not designated for detention. SUPERINTENDENT CHAZIRENI 5. That he be required to formally explain his contemptuous attitude and failure to appear before the ZHRC. 19 | P a g e