Tinaani Nyabereka
Shurugwi-A case of jealousy turned fatal after a man stabbed his friend to death over a girlfriend.
The incident occurred on April 8, 2022 around 1950 hours.
Midlands Provincial Police Spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko appealed to members of the public regarding the whereabouts of the suspect.
“We are appealing to anyone with information which may lead to the arrest of Hardlife Mudzingwa and anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to advice any nearest police station,” he added.
Circumstances given are that Hardlife Mudzingwa (30) and Blessing Mxotshwa (30) of Village 14 Tokwe 3 Valley, Shurugwi were friends.
Mudzingwa who is the suspect in this case discovered that he and friend Blessing were in love with the same woman aged 24.
It is alleged that Mudzingwa visited his girlfriend at her home and she refused to open the door for him.
This did not go down well with the suspect who forcibly gained entry through a broken dining room window and discovered that she was with Mxotshwa.
An argument arose between the two friends. The suspect produced a knife and stabbed Mxotshwa once on the neck and fled the scene.
A report was made at Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Shurugwi and the scene was attended. The body of the deceased was taken to Shurugwi District Hospital mortuary.
