By Bright Zhou
A Masvingo man residing in Mucheke A who had gone missing after a fishing adventures body was found floating in Mucheke River by police on March 1, 2024.
Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the incident and said investigations to establish the cause of death were underway and urged members of the public to value the sanctity of life.
“Investigations are still in progress and I urge members of the public to value the sanctity of life,” said Dhewa.
It is alleged that on February 28, 2024 at around 7.00am Misheck Muwandi went on a lone fishing adventure at Mucheke River.
On that very same day at around 2100 hours his wife Monica Chikava (40) tried to call him but his phone was unreachable She waited for him but he did not come back home.
The following day Chikava told Muwandi’s relatives that he was missing and a search party was organized at Mucheke River where they found his satchel along with a fishing rod.
Chikava reported the matter at Masvingo rural police station and CID detectives together with the police went to the scene where a satchel and a fishing rod were discovered near Mucheke River.
After searching, they discovered Muwandi’s body floating on top of the water and the body was retrieved.
The deceased’s body was taken to Masvingo provincial hospital for post mortem.
