Tinaani Nyabereka
Silobela –What seemed to be a jovial beer drinking spree among patrons ended tragically after two men were stabbed to death by their drinking mates following a dispute over a girlfriend.
The incident occurred at Cross roads Business Centre, Silobela on January 29, 2022 at about 0030.
Midlands Provincial Police Spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the incident and said the suspects were already in police custody.
“Police once again appeal to members of the public to always prioritize settling disputes through dialogue.
“We received a report where three men, Blessed Sibanda (25) of Madhambi village, Nqaba Ndlovu (21) from Simangeta village all under Chief Malisa, Silobela and Hillary Maphosa were injured and rushed to Kwekwe District Hospital where Sibanda and Maphosa were pronounced dead upon arrival.
“Ndlovu is still admitted at the hospital and receiving treatment. The two suspects have since been arrested and are in police custody,” said Mahoko.
Sources privy to the incident said on the fateful day, the now deceased were drinking beer at Cross Roads Business Centre together with the two suspects.
The suspects Talcott Mupasi (25) and Agape Munashe Mupasi (21) are alleged to be brothers and resident at the business centre.
After some time of drinking, a misunderstanding arose between Sibanda and Talcott over a girlfriend. The argument immediately degenerated into a fist fight between the two.
Talcott brother’s Agape intervened and started beating Sibanda. Talcott produced a knife and stabbed Sibanda at the back and he fell down. Maphosa intervened trying to stop the melee but was also stabbed.
After seeing that the situation was getting out of hand, Ndlovu tried to intervene to stop the fight but was stabbed again on the chest by Talcott. The two accused persons fled leaving the three lying in pools of blood.
