MUGABE’S TORTURE COP NOW SUFFERS IN SILENCE

Crispen Makendenge, once feared during the Mugabe years, is now a forgotten man living a hard and sad life. He used to be one of the most powerful police officers in Zimbabwe, leading the CID Law and Order Division. But now, he is just a man people talk about online, not with fear, but with pity or anger.

Makendenge worked under the late dictator Robert Mugabe. Back then, he was known for beating and torturing people who spoke out against the government. He was also accused of arresting and harassing journalists. Some people even say he destroyed lives, all in the name of protecting a cruel regime. Today, that same man is now struggling with his own problems — and many people think it is karma.

A photo of Makendenge recently made rounds on social media. Crime Watch Zim posted it, and people could not stop talking about how much he has changed. He looks tired, broken, and very different from the powerful man he once was. Many say he is now battling mental health issues. Some see this as punishment for the pain he caused others.

One of his most famous victims, Job Sikhala, shared his own painful story. Sikhala, a long-time opposition leader, said Makendenge tortured him badly. He said he was even electrocuted during interrogation. But even after going through so much, Sikhala says he feels no hate. He wants to show Makendenge love and kindness. This shocked many, but it also showed how different real leaders behave.

Some journalists who now work at The NewsHawks also said they were victims of Makendenge’s cruelty. They remember being chased, arrested, or threatened just for doing their jobs. At the time, Makendenge was feared. He had power. But that power did not last.

Today, that same man lives with the consequences of his actions. Some Zimbabweans say what is happening to him is a lesson. They call it “ngozi”, which means a spiritual punishment for past wrongs. Others say it is just karma — when you do bad things, they come back to you one way or another.

Social media has been full of comments since the photo came out. People shared their stories, their pain, and their opinions. Some feel sorry for Makendenge. Others do not. Many say his suffering is nothing compared to what he did to innocent people. A few said they hope others in power today are watching and learning. Abuse of power always has a price.

This whole story has opened up a bigger conversation in Zimbabwe. People are asking hard questions. What happens to those who abuse their power? Will justice ever be served? Is suffering later in life enough for the pain they caused others?

Makendenge is no longer the man in charge. He is no longer feared. But his name still brings pain to many. His story is not just about one man. It is about what happens when people in power forget they are human, and use their positions to harm others.

In the end, the fall of Makendenge is a warning. Power can end. Fear fades. But the pain you cause can live on. And sometimes, it comes back to haunt you — not in the courts, but in your own mind and life.

For many Zimbabweans, this is not just news. It is a reminder that no one is above the people. No one is untouchable forever. And no one escapes justice, even if it comes late, silent, and painful.