Ruth Ngwenya/ After being reported missing for three days, causing fear and alarm over his safety, journalist Costa Nkomo, resurfaced Monday, claiming to have been out on a prayer retreat in Bindura.

Alarm was raised with reports made to the police that the journalist had gone ‘missing’. A result of much anxiety given the background of famous journalist, Itayi Dzamara, who went missing several years ago and has never been accounted for. The last incidence evoking mad memories in the Zimbabwean community, with opposition politicians even making indirect conclusions the state had a hand in the disappearance, for apparently taking Dr Khupe’s alleged assault video, wrote MDC Spokesperson, Fadzai Mahere at the time.

Responding to social media concerns as to why he was so careless with his communication, Nkomo said, “I really take note of the pain and stress I have caused. I’m very sorry. I failed it on my part. I just underestimated the impact this will cause. Thank you for your prayers. I’m indebted.”