respondents were afforded the chance to state their side of the story. Witnesses for the complainants and respondents were also questioned. The ZHRC found that the victim’s human rights had indeed been violated and made the following recommendations: procedures in executing his duties and for detaining the victim in a place not legally designated for detention purposes; and should guarantee and ensure the victim’s security upon return to his home town in Chiredzi. (a) The Zimbabwe Republic Police 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; should investigate Inspector Dhowa’s conduct and take disciplinary measures against him for not following standard (b) The Zimbabwe National Army 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. Protecting, Promoting and Enforcing Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms 33