Tinaani Nyabereka
Chiwundura -A 43-year-old man was arrested after fatally assaulting his 76-year-old father in an incident that occurred on April 30, 2023 at around 0700 hours in Kurimakwakanaka village under Chief Gambiza in Gweru.
Midlands Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the incident and urged the members of the public to respect life.
“Once again, we urge members of the public to desist from resorting to violence when resolving disputes to avoid unnecessary loss of lives,” he said.
On April 30, 2023 and at about 0700 hours Amos Tshuma (43) reportedly arrived at his father’s homestead from a beer drink.
It is alleged that he had a misunderstanding with his sister and started assaulting her.
Remias Tshuma (76), father to Amos tried to refrain him from further assaulting his sister.
It is said that this did not go well with Amos who turned to his father and assaulted him indiscriminately all over the body with a stick until he died on the spot.
Matter was reported to the police who attended the scene and arrested Amos.
