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POLICE have again raised the alarm over the continued loss of lives due to petty disputes.
In a statement, national police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, said people must exercise self-restraint when faced with disputes or disagreements with friends, relatives or any member of society.
He urged communities to find ways of resolving differences or disputes without resorting to violence.
“Police arrested some suspects and are investigating murder cases involving disputes across the country,” said Ass Comm Nyathi.
“On February 27, police in Zvishavane arrested Obert Nyoni in connection with a case of murder in which Benny Mukuta died on February 21 after being assaulted following an argument during a beer drinking spree at a bottle store at Vengesa Business Centre, Masunda.
“The suspect and his friends had taken the victim’s beer without his consent. The other suspect, Simbarashe Nyevhe, was arrested on February 24.
“Similarly, police in Kadoma arrested a mine owner, Simbai Zhakata (67) in connection with a case of murder where Steven Matondo (21) was shot dead with a Mossberg rifle on February 24 at Zurich 112 Mine, Arda Doreens Farm, Battlefields.
“The victim and his friends had allegedly made noise by banging doors of several houses at the compound and this did not go well with the suspect,” he said.
In another case, police in Mazowe are investigating a murder case where Webster Ndlovu died after being stabbed all over the body by a suspect, only identified as Tatenda alias Random, following an argument over an undisclosed issue on February 24 at White City Mine, Chigumire Farm.”
He said on February 24, police in Harare arrested Peter Sani, 39, in connection with the death of Ernest Kavhiya, 47, who succumbed to injuries sustained during a fist fight.
The two had an argument during a beer drinking binge on January 28 at a Glen View 1 Shopping Centre bar. Ass Comm Nyathi said police also arrested Obey Tiyago (33) for causing the death of Munyaradzi Kambudzi (22) on February 25.
He was struck with a snooker stick on February 21 at a nightclub in Hatcliffe.
“Dzivarasekwa police recorded a murder case where Moses Kalungu, 49, died upon admission at a local hospital after allegedly being assaulted by the suspect only identified as Chamu.
“The victim was found with head injuries while lying along Gora Street in Dzivaresekwa 3.
“Police in Mt Darwin arrested Edson Chandoza (39) in connection with a murder and attempted murder which occurred at Tsayi village in Dotito on Sunday.
“The suspect and his brother Aleck Chandoza (40), who is at large, allegedly attacked their mother, Midrone Manuwere (84) and sister, Tawanda Chandoza (36) with a log after accusing their mother of witchcraft.
Midrone succumbed to the injuries sustained during the attack,” said Ass Comm Nyathi.
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