By Tinaani Nyabereka
Gweru – Police are investigating a murder case involving a 33-year-old man who died upon admission to the hospital after being attacked by two other men at Claremont suburbs, Gweru, on Valentine’s Day around 8:00 AM.
Midlands Provincial Police Spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, confirmed the incident and appealed for information that may help apprehend the suspects.
“We are appealing to members of the public who might have information that can lead to the arrest of the suspects in this case to approach any nearest police station,” Mahoko said.
The circumstances are that Amos Swera of Heritage Suburbs, Gweru, was cycling from his place of residence to Ascot, Gweru, when he encountered three men in a white motor vehicle traveling in the opposite direction near Baker’s Inn tuck shop in the Claremont residential area.
It is alleged that Swera complained about the driver’s conduct, which angered the three men. Two of them disembarked from the vehicle and started throwing stones at him. He abandoned his bicycle and fled.
Swera returned after a while to retrieve his bicycle. The two caught up with him and assaulted him all over his body until he fell unconscious. They then boarded their vehicle and sped off.
The matter was reported to the Police, and Swera was rushed to Gweru Provincial Hospital. He was later transferred to Mpilo Hospital, Bulawayo. Unfortunately, his condition worsened, and he died on February 18, 2024.
