Colleen Chitsa
GUTU- A man from Mafukidze
village under Chief Chimombe in Gutu, was fatally struck by a log for allegedly
taking a side, while trying to make peace between two men who were having a
misunderstanding.
Masvingo
provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the death of
Tafadzwa Chinongoza saying they had received the report and the matter was now
before the courts.
“We
received a report of a Gutu man who died due to injuries sustained when he was
struck for interfering in a fight on March 6. However, the case is now at court
for prosecution”, said Dhewa.
It is
alleged that on March 06, 2021 at around 7pm, Chinongoza left his home headed
to Chomungai Business Centre.
Upon
arrival, he found Fanwell Maburutse from Mashingaidze village under chief
Chimombe and Simbarashe Chikango who resides in Mushaya village under chief
Nyamande, quarreling over an undisclosed issue and tried to make peace amongst
the two.
Chinongoza
tried to separate the two but he was embroiled in the misunderstanding and
ended ganging up on Chikango.
Realising
that he was outnumbered, Chikango took to his feet and was pursued by
Chinongoza and Maburutse towards the backyard of Chomunga New Generation Shop.
Chikango
then took a log from a fire stake and hit Chinongoza once on the head.
Chinongoza
fell on the ground helplessly and Chikango continued to
assault him all over the body.
A
police report was made by Chinongoza the following day at Bhasera Police
station, leading to the arrest of Chikango.
Chinongoza
proceeded to seek medical attention at Chimombe rural clinic where he was
transferred to Gutu Mission Hospital.
His
condition however worsened and was transferred to Masvingo Provincial Hospital.
His
health continued to deteriorate and was transferred to United Bulawayo Hospital
where he died upon admission on March 11, 2021.
