Tinaani Nyabereka
Gokwe- Villagers of Kufazvinei Village under Chief Chireya in Gokwe North were left in shock and disbelief after a 69-year-old man was allegedly murdered by his 23-year-old biological son following an altercation over witchcraft accusations. The incident occurred on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at approximately 7:00 AM.
Midlands Provincial Police Spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, confirmed the incident and appealed to the public for information on the suspect’s whereabouts.
“We urge members of the public with any information that could aid the investigation to come forward. We also reiterate our call for the public to seek assistance from their traditional leaders in resolving family disputes,” Mahoko stated.
On the day of the incident, the two individuals were at their homestead when the suspect, Tinevimbo Nyika (23), confronted his father, Aison Nyika (69), the now deceased, accusing him of being a wizard and causing misfortunes in the family.
Aison, enraged by the accusation, picked up a metal rod from the yard and struck Tinevimbo once on the left leg. A scuffle ensued, and Tinevimbo managed to disarm his father. He then used the rod to repeatedly assault his father until Aison succumbed to his injuries.
In a gruesome act, Tinevimbo ripped open his father’s stomach, pulled out some intestines, and hung them on a tree near the scene. He then fled the scene.
The assault occurred in the presence of the suspect’s younger brother, aged 13. Their sister, Tendai Nyika, aged 23, who was working in a nearby field, was informed of the incident, and filed a report with the police.
