By TellZim Reporter
The heroes’ holiday was turned into mourning after a violent incident unfolded at Farai Bar in Tshovani, Chiredzi, on Monday August 11 evening, resulting in the fatal stabbing of a young man.
The now deceased Cornelius Garawaziva (20) was stabbed on the left side of the chest by Walter Checha (44), who is the ex-husband of bartender Vimbai Mwaizuya, after Checha became enraged over Garawaziva’s friendly conversation with Mwaizuya.
Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson, Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa, confirmed the incident and announced that Checha has been arrested.
“We have a report where a 20 year old man was stabbed and died on the spot in a Bar in Chiredzi after an altercation involving the accused’s ex-wife who is the local bartender.
Sources close to the incident said Garawaziva had been drinking at the bar since 7 pm and engaged in a brief conversation with Mwaizuya around 9:30 pm while purchasing a snooker token.
The two’s interaction sparked Checha’s anger, leading him to confront Garawaziva asking him what he was discussing with his ex-wife and went on to fatally stab him with an unknown object.
The police were notified leading to the arrest of Checha who is set to appear in court.
