Tinaani Nyabereka
Gokwe-Police in Midlands are investigating a case of attempted murder in which a 21 year-old man was left for dead by a gang of four men when he refused to continue buying them beer.
The incident occurred at Kamwabwe Business Centre, Gokwe North on August 4, 2022 around 1900 hours.
Circumstances given revealed that Edgar Sanangura had arrived that evening from Harare and was drinking beer with the four suspects when his young brother Modrish Sanangura arrived at the business centre to take him home.
This angered the suspects and they barred Modrish from talking to his brother Edgar since he was the one buying them beer.
Modrish left the business centre resulting in his brother following him. This did not go down well with the suspects and a misunderstanding arose between them and the complainant.
The four suspects identified as Ronald Gweshe, Tanaka Chimunhu, Ernest Chimunhu and Mabhunu allegedly started assaulting Edgar, taking turns to hit him with clenched fists on the head and back.
One of them produced a knife and stabbed Edgar on the side of the stomach and he collapsed. The assailants fled from the scene.
Other patrons informed ZRP Nembudziya and investigations are underway.
Edgar is currently admitted at Gweru Provincial Hospital in a serious condition and the suspects have not been arrested.
Midlands Provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko is appealing to members of the public with information regarding the whereabouts of the suspects.
“We are appealing to members of the public who might have information on whereabouts of the suspects to report at any police station or make use of our suggestion boxes nearer to them.
“Once again the police are appealing to members of the public to solve their disputes or differences amicably by engaging third parties.
“Use of violence constitutes an offence and leads to unnecessary loss of lives. They should also respect sanctity of life; these incidents can be avoided,” he said.
