Moffat Mungazi
Fidelis Chavarike
Post Reporter
A 40-YEAR-OLD man from Chimedzi Village under Chief Mutema in Chipinge was found dead in his bedroom, with the cause of death still unknown.
Taurai Mhlanga’s body was discovered by his co-worker, Elias Kombo (43), who had visited his homestead to discuss work-related matters.
Acting Manicaland provincial police spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Wiseman Chinyoka said Taurai was last seen alive on March 7, when he was drinking beer with his younger brother, Never Mhlanga (39) at his homestead.
“Taurai had opened up to his brother that he was stressed due to his separation with his wife, which had occurred three weeks earlier,” said Assistant Inspector Chinyoka.
Never left for his own homestead around 9pm, leaving Taurai alone.
It was on March 9, when Elias visited Taurai to check up on him when he discovered his body.
“Elias knocked on the door, but received no response. He looked through the window and saw Taurai lying on the floor. He suspected he was drunk, and left,” said Assistant Inspector Chinyoka.
Elias returned the following day, and found Taurai in the same position.
This time, he informed his brother, Never, who made a police report at ZRP Chipinge.
Upon attending the scene, police found bruises on Taurai’s head, but no other visible injuries.
His body was taken to Chipinge District Hospital for a post-mortem.
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