Tinaani Nyabereka
Gokwe – Police in Gokwe are deeply concerned about a suspected murder case involving a young adult woman whose lifeless body was discovered floating in a sewer pond on January 9, 2024, around 1800 hours in Gokwe Centre.
Midlands Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the incident and stated that investigations were currently underway.
“We are appealing to members of the public who may have information on the full circumstances surrounding the death to approach the nearest police station,” said Mahoko.
On the mentioned day, a 17-year-old boy (name withheld) from Dzavo Village, Chief Njelele, found the body while herding cattle.
Upon making the discovery, he promptly informed other villagers, leading to a report being made to the police.
Upon retrieval of the body from the water, police observed fresh bruises on the woman’s waist and back.
The victim was found naked, and her clothes, except for a torn undergarment nearby, were missing.
Authorities suspect that the victim might have been sexually abused before being killed.
