Mpofu declared national hero Joseph Madzimure Senior Reporter FORMER police Deputy Commissioner Moses Griffiths Mpofu who died last week, has been declared a national hero. He was 66. ZANU PF Secretary for Administration Dr Obert Mpofu confirmed the development saying: “The Politburo has unanimously declared ZRP Deputy Commissioner (Retired) Cde Griffiths Mpofu as a national hero after considering the role he played during the libertion struggle and his position in the police force before his retirement. “He was consistent through and through and was very patriotic until the time of his death.” The family of the late national hero has already been informed about the hero status. Burial arrangements are yet to be announced.