MUGABE’S TOP TORTURER NOW SUFFERING IN SILENCE

Crispen Makendenge, once feared in Zimbabwe during the rule of the late Robert Mugabe, is now a shadow of his old self. He used to be a powerful police officer, leading the CID Law and Order Division. Many people say he tortured opposition activists and arrested journalists just for doing their jobs. Today, that same man is living a quiet and painful life. His story is being talked about all over Zimbabwe.

A photo of Makendenge recently went viral on social media. It was shared by Crime Watch Zim. In the photo, he looks tired and unwell. People say he looks like he is no longer the strong man he once was. The image has started many conversations online. People are asking if this is karma. In Shona, they call it ngozi, meaning payback for doing bad things.

Job Sikhala, a well-known opposition leader, has said Makendenge tortured him. He said the torture included electrocution. That means they used electric shocks on him. Many Zimbabweans still remember those dark days. But even after what he went through, Sikhala says he wants to show Makendenge love and kindness. He believes in peace and forgiveness, even for someone who hurt him.

Makendenge was also known for targeting journalists. Some of the journalists he arrested and threatened now work for The NewsHawks. They remember the fear he caused and how he tried to stop them from telling the truth. Today, those same journalists are free, while Makendenge is alone and suffering.

Reports say he is dealing with mental health problems. He is no longer in power. He is no longer feared. Instead, he is struggling with his mind and emotions. Many people on social media see this as justice. They say what he is going through now is a result of what he did to others.

Some people say this is a lesson for all those who abuse power. When someone uses their position to hurt others, they may not suffer today, but they will suffer tomorrow. People in Zimbabwe are using Makendenge’s story as a warning. They say power does not last forever. One day, you will answer for what you did.

The reactions from people online are mixed. Some are happy to see him suffer. Others say we should not laugh at another person’s pain, even if he did bad things. But almost everyone agrees that Makendenge’s life shows us how things can change. A man who once gave orders, beat people, and sent others to jail is now weak, forgotten, and hurting.

This is not just about one man. It is about a system. Makendenge was a tool of the Mugabe government. He helped silence people who spoke out. He made people afraid. But now, people are not afraid anymore. They are speaking freely about what happened to them.

Zimbabwe still struggles with justice and accountability. Many people who abused power are still walking free. They never said sorry. They never went to jail. But Makendenge’s fall is a reminder. Even if the courts do nothing, life will catch up with you. You cannot escape what you did.

The photo of Makendenge is not just a picture. It is a symbol. It shows what happens when you use your power to hurt others. It reminds Zimbabweans to never forget the past. It warns those in power today not to repeat the same mistakes.

People are watching. People are remembering. And most of all, people are hoping that real justice will come one day—for everyone.