Prophet Walter Magaya Arrested In Early Morning Police Raid

Prominent religious leader Walter Magaya was arrested during a surprise raid this Saturday morning. The founder of the Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries was detained at his church headquarters in the capital by a squad of plain-clothed investigators.

A source close to the matter, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the incident, stating,

“It was an early morning raid conducted with swift precision. The officers arrived in a convoy of vehicles without any official markings and proceeded to take the prophet away for questioning.”

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The authorities have released a statement on X addressing the arrest. They shared that the prominent man of God had been arrested because of several cases of rape and fraud. The official statement shared that more details will be shared as the investigation continues.

Prophet Walter Magaya Arrested In Early Morning Police Raid

Before the statement was released, his attorney, Everson Chatambudza, expressed his own lack of clarity on the situation, confirming that he had not received any formal briefing from the authorities at the time. He revealed the limited nature of his knowledge, telling reporters,

“I can’t confirm what’s really happening. I just heard there were police at his office earlier this morning, but I’m yet to get fuller details.”

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His PHD Ministries commands a massive following, not only within Zimbabwe but across international borders. The 41-year-old preacher is known for his large-scale evangelistic rallies and his teachings, often delivered in a mix of English and Shona, where he passionately speaks of “kuponeswa” (salvation) and “simba reMweya” (the power of the Spirit). As the story continues to unfold, the public and his millions of followers await to receive updates on the investigation.

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