By Decide Nhendo
A traditional beer binge in Mkwazi village 7, Mkwasine, Chiredzi turned sour after a man was murdered following a scuffle.
The incident occurred on February 4 2024 at around 1900hrs.
Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the incident and said the suspect was still at large and appealed to the public for any information regarding the whereabouts of the suspect.
“I can confirm that we received a report where a man was killed during a beer binge in Mkwasine. We appeal to members of the public who might have information on the whereabouts of the suspect to contact any nearest police station,” he said.
Circumstances given are that on the fateful day, Richard Gorenga Chihoyi (41) from village 15, Mkwazi was drinking traditional beer at Mutendi homestead in village 7 together with the deceased Winfred Rugaro (29) of the same village.
The two had a misunderstanding and as the argument heightened, other patrons dismissed the two from the homestead saying they were disturbing their peace.
Chihoyi walked away and Rugaro followed and when they were alone Rugaro stabbed the former four times on the right side of neck, on the back of the left hand, left hand palm and on the left side of the chest using a double edged sword.
The matter was reported to the police who attended the scene, while the perpetrator fled the scene.
