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A KUWADZANA 7 man has been arrested for allegedly killing his grandmother aged 70 after assaulting her several times. The 22-year-old has since been taken into police custody.
Police confirmed the incident in a statement.
“On December 26, around 1am and at a house in Kuwadzana 7, Harare, Nihipalakar Muyaya allegedly assaulted his grandmother, Agnes Duri, with clenched fists and booted feet for not giving him a present during the Christmas period.
“The victim was later found lying lifeless in her room with blood coming out of her mouth and ears. The suspect was subsequently arrested.”
Neighbours confirmed that the first witness to enter the house discovered that the deceased had no undergarments and her legs were opened.
“It is suspected he could have raped and later killed her. The guy is suspected to be taking mutoriro and might have been under the influence of the substance,” said the source.
Another source said: “This guy is one of the grandchildren who stay at the house. They also stay with a tenant who was not there when this happened.
“When police arrived they tried to search for the murder weapon and discovered in the process that some windows were broken. It is suspected he threw the murder weapon through the window, though he insists he used his bare hands.”
In another incident, a gold panner aged 28 has been arrested for allegedly raping his 84-year-old paternal grandmother on Christmas Day.
The accused person, who cannot be named for ethical reasons, but comes from Magedleni village in Gwanda, was not asked to plead when he appeared briefly before Gwanda magistrate Nomagugu Sibanda on a rape charge. He was remanded in custody to January 13.
Prosecuting, Noel Mandebvu said the accused person, who stays in the same village with his grandmother, crept into her bedroom hut in the middle of the night while she was asleep and raped her.
“On December 25, around 11pm, the accused person gained entry into the bedroom where the complainant was sleeping. He removed the complainant’s clothes and raped her once before fleeing the scene.
“When he had fled, the complainant called out to her neighbours, who rushed to assist her.
“The complainant did not see the accused person’s face as it was dark but recognised his voice. The matter was reported to the police and the accused person was arrested,” he said. — H-Metro/Bulawayo Bureau
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Hubby hangs self over wife’s infidelity
A 34-year-old man took his own life in Village 15A Nyarukowa, under Chief Mutasa, in a tragic display of desperation and heartbreak. The motive behind this shocking act by Daniel Mavhuramiti was allegedly his wife’s infidelity.
Acting police spokesperson Assistant Inspector Wiseman Chinyoka said the suicide occurred after a heated argument between Mavhuramiti and his 25-year-old wife, Adonia Remba, over suspicions of her unfaithfulness. The dispute escalated, with Mavhuramiti threatening to assault Remba, prompting her to seek overnight refuge at a neighbour’s house.
The following morning, Mavhuramiti’s 17-year-old brother discovered his lifeless body hanging from a beam in the kitchen.
The distraught brother immediately alerted their mother, who subsequently reported the matter to the authorities.
Officers from the Criminal Investigations Department Homicide attended the scene and transported the body to the Nyanga District Hospital mortuary for a post-mortem. — Manica Post
The community was left reeling from this heartbreaking incident, highlighting the devastating consequences of unresolved relationship issues and the importance of seeking help when needed.
Asst Insp Chinyoka urged couples to seek counselling from the church or community leaders to resolve their differences amicably.
“Relationship issues can be overwhelming, but there are resources available to help. We encourage couples to reach out to trusted community leaders, church elders or professional counsellors to work through their challenges. By seeking help, couples can prevent conflicts from escalating into tragic situations like this,” he said. — Manica Post
Miner killed with spear
A man from Filabusi was stabbed to death with a spear after being found by a group of illegal miners, known as amakorokoza, at a mine during the night.
The group, led by Farai Mpunzi, was armed with various weapons, including a spear, machetes, axes and a knife. The group members included Anele Sibanda, Ndodana Sibanda, Mqondisi Moyo, Luckious Ncube and Obvious Nyoni.
Mpunzi and his accomplices recently appeared before Bulawayo High Court judge Naison Chivayo on a murder charge. They pleaded not guilty, but after trial, they were found guilty and each was sentenced to 17 years in jail.
The court heard that Mpunzi and his accomplices went to a mine at night and found Eric Sibanda and his cousin there. Mpunzi introduced himself as the group’s leader and questioned Eric and his cousin about their presence at the mine.
The deceased and his cousin explained that they were passing by on their way home.
Eric ran away, but Mpunzi and his team chased after him. They caught up with him and Mpunzi stabbed him twice with a spear. Eric fell to the ground and bled profusely.
The group then fled the scene.
Eric’s cousin arrived moments later and found him writhing in pain in a pool of blood. He tried to help Eric but the bleeding continued.
Eric eventually died in his cousin’s arms. — B-Metro
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