Tinaani Nyabereka
Gweru– A Mkoba man was last weekend arrested after axing his neighbour in an incident that occurred on July 23 at around 0800 hours in the morning in Mkoba suburb.
According to eye witnesses, the suspect was believed to be under the influence of drugs and it is not clear what type of drugs he was taking.
Circumstances given reveal that the now deceased Charity Moyo (59) died on admission at local hospital after she was struck with an axe several times by her neighbour’s nephew.
It is further alleged that the suspect Panashe Jamari (20) who is also believed to be mentally ill and residing with his aunt, became violent while he was inside his aunt’s house.
He then started to break windows using an axe.
The aunt and the now deceased forcibly opened the door to try to refrain him from further damaging property.
It is at that moment when Moyo was struck with an axe and sustained severe injuries.
The now deceased was taken to Gweru Provincial Hospital where she died on admission.
Midlands Police Spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko urged members of the public to respect the sanctity of life.
“We once again appeal to the public to always respect sanctity of human life and resolve disputes peacefully.
“We also urge those with mentally challenged relatives to make sure that they are taken to psychiatric hospitals for regular treatment and make sure they are attended to by mental institutions,” he said.
