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Tendai Gukutikwa
Weekender Reporter
A traditional healer has summoned a swarm of bees to “arrest” a group of men who are believed to have killed a Chimanimani man for rituals in June.
This follows the murder of Tapuwa Mushango (33) whose bruised and bloody body was found under Mutsamvu Bridge in Chimanimani. His murderer(s) are yet to be brought to book.
However, a traditional healer, Isiah Mabishe, popularly known as Sekuru Sambiri, has vowed that some bees will track down the culprits and bring them to Acting Chief Saurombe’s court to confess.
As Sekuru Sambiri and his aide, Sekuru Hoko conducted their business at Acting Chief Saurombe’s court on Sunday, a deafening silence engulfed the building as a swarm of agitated bees was buzzing just outside the courtroom, thereby forcing those who were outside to scurry into the courtroom for cover.
Inside the courtroom, bees fell from Sekuru Sambiri and Sekuru Hoko’s clothes.
Surprisingly they did not bite anyone.
Sekuru Sambiri claimed to be the traditional healer who dealt with the troublesome Gokwe corpse that is refusing to be buried after being murdered.
The corpse is demanding compensation from the alleged assailants before its burial.
Sekuru Sambiri claims that his supernatural powers will deal with Mushango’s murderers.
All this emerged after eight villagers were dragged to the community court for allegedly having a hand in Mushango’s murder.
The eight, John Madzimure, Farai Gostinho, Phillimon Madzianike, Wonder Mutowo, Knowledge Gezi, Tatenda Mutomba, Cosmas Kuretu and Clemence Kuretu denied the charges, arguing that they are being falsely implicated.
Sekuru Sambiri exonerated six of the eight men and said Mutowo and Gezi are guilty.
He also said the duo was assisted by an accomplice who was absent during the court hearing.
“I see blood, some of these men killed the young man. I will not ask for any payment until the truth comes out. A swarm of bees will terrorise Mushango’s killers because they are denying that they killed him. The other perpetrator is absent today.
“They were sent by a businessman and they used Mushango’s tongue and teeth for rituals. My bees will execute their duty and after bringing the culprits to book, they will return to my base in Binga,” said Sekuru Sambiri.
However, Mutowo and Gezi insisted that they were innocent. The two said their bad luck had resulted in them being implicated by Sekuru Sambiri in the murder case.
“No one will admit to such a crime, but the bees will ‘arrest’ you,” thundered Sekuru Sambiri.
He went on to summon the bees to attack the killers until they confess and surrender themselves to the community court.
After that, the community followed Sekuru Sambiri to Mutsamvu Bridge where Mushango’s remains were recovered.
He did some rituals while surrounded by the slain man’s family.
“Tapuwa (Mushango) will not sleep forever, he will fight. The bees will fight for him,” said Sekuru Sambiri.
“Mark my words, these men will come back to confess. The bees will ‘arrest’ them and I will only accept my payment after their confession,” he said.
A businessman, Cosmas Kuretu was initially suspected to have sent the killers to murder Mushango for rituals.
However, Sekuru Sambir exonerated him.
Kuretu said his reputation has been tarnished by the allegations, and he has lost some customers as a result.
“These rumours started doing rounds soon after Mushango’s death. However, I could not hold anyone accountable because they were mere rumours circulating on social media with my names being dragged into the mud,” said Kuretu.
Tapuwa Mushango’s brother, Kumbirai Mushango, said he was troubled by his brother’s murder, and appealed to his brother to avenge his death.
“I will not rest until justice for my late brother prevails. He left behind three little children and a wife. Who will take care of his family?
“The murderers are heartless. I pray that our ancestors and Tapuwa will hear my plea and bring closure to this issue by punishing those who took his life,” charged Kumbirai.
Acting Chief Saurombe adjourned the matter to October 22 where the suspected murderers are expected to make a public confession.
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