By Rangarirai Shanyurai
A dark cloud hung over Chiredzi community after one of its members who was reportedly missing was found dead on July 8.
Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the death of Kudakwashe Tembo and said police were investigating the matter to establish the cause of death.
“We confirm the death of Kudakwashe Tembo who resided in Section 1, Hippo Valley Estate. Investigations to establish the real cause of death are still ongoing. The police are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in the investigation,” said Insp. Dhewa.
Circumstances are that Tembo was last seen on July 5, leaving a bar in Section 1, Hippo Valley Estate, at around 2 am, after spending time with his friends identified as Allen Chimwanda (31) and Austine Makaye (26).
However, when he failed to return home, his relatives made a report to the police and his body was eventually discovered lifeless by Maxwell Chikwanda (48), a worker at Field 4 in Section 3, Hippo Valley Estate, on July 8 at around 0730 hours.
Chikwanda immediately notified the police who took the body to Chiredzi General Hospital for post-mortem.
