Tinaani Nyabereka
Kwekwe- A 23-year-old man died after being stabbed by a knife over an arrest dispute in an incident that occurred on April 18, 2023 around 1500 hours at Longwood Farm, Redcliff in Kwekwe.
Circumstances are that, Mehluli Mpofu and Tinashe Siziba (27) residing at the same farm went to a certain homestead where Mpofu’s wife was.
A misunderstanding arose after Siziba accused Mpofu’s wife of having caused his cousin’s arrest the previous night.
Siziba indicated his intention to assault her but Mpofu in a bid to intervene, got hold of Siziba.
Siziba then drew a knife from his trousers and stabbed Mpofu once on the left shoulder.
Mpofu tried to run away but in the process, fell down and died.
Redcliff police attended the scene and observed that the body had a deep cut on the left shoulder.
The suspect Siziba is still at large and police efforts are underway to locate and arrest him.
In an unrelated incident which occurred in Zhombe, a 24 year-old man is battling for his life after being seriously assaulted by a gang of three.
It is alleged that Joshua Zigandiwa of Kasekerere village under Chief Ntabeni in Zhombe was drinking beer at Ngigeni Business Centre in Zhombe with other patrons.
A misunderstanding arose between him and another patron Mthabisi Matengambiri (18) of Sindi village in Zhombe over an alleged long standing grudge.
Matengambiri struck Zigandiwa with an axe once on the cheek before handing over the axe to Lungisani Ndlovu (18) of the same village who also struck Zigandiwa on the back of the head.
As if that was not enough, another member of the gang Thulani Siwela (20) of Madala village in Zhombe took an empty beer bottle and struck the complainant once on the head resulting in him falling down and become unconscious.
Police officers who were on patrol in the area attended the scene leading to the arrest of the suspects and investigations are still in progress.
Midlands Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko has called members of the public to respect the sanctity of life.
“Once again, we urge people to value the sacredness of life for no one deserves to be killed. It is an offence to take someone’s life,” he said.
