Tinaani Nyabereka
Police in Kwekwe are investigating a case of sudden death where the body of a 51 year-old man was found hanging from a tree in a bush.
The incident occurred at Forestville farm in Kwekwe Rural on October 6, 2022 around 0900 hours.
It is said that Leonard Chinembiri of Forestville Farm left his homestead wearing a white garment as if he was going for prayers.
On the same day at around 1000 hours Patrick, Zisengwe of the same area was herding cattle at a nearby bush when he saw the body of Chinembiri hanging from a Msasa tree with his neck tied with wire.
It is suspected that Chinembiri committed suicide.
The matter was reported to the police who attended the scene and body of the deceased was ferried Kwekwe General Hospital awaiting post-mortem.
Midlands Provincial Spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko said investigations are still in progress.
“Police are appealing to members of the public to consider sharing their problems with a trusted friend or relative or make use of the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Community Relations Liaison Offices located at every police station for assistance rather than taking own life,” he said.
