Lovemore Kadzura
Weekender Reporter
AN Odzi man is fighting for his life after a fellow villager allegedly head-butted him three times, and repeatedly struck him with a metal object during a beer binge.
The attack follows a dispute over the suspect’s alleged romantic interest in his daughter.
Darlington Muponda (25) was arrested on attempted murder charges for attacking Mogneta Mugombe (37).
Acting Manicaland provincial police spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Wiseman Chinyoka, said Mugombe was admitted at Victoria Chitepo Provincial Hospital in a serious condition.
“On November 6, at around 8pm, Mugombe and Muponda were drinking beer at Docus Sithole’s homestead at Arda Canfect, Odzi. The two had a misunderstanding after Mugombe alleged that he was not happy with Muponda’s love proposal to his daughter sometime in 2025.
“The accused person was not happy about what the complainant had said. Muponda held Mugombe by his hands, head-butted him thrice, and further shoved him to the ground. Muponda sat on top of Mugombe, assaulting him several times with fists on the head and face.
“The accused person used an unknown object to strike Mugombe on the head. He sustained two deep cuts on the forehead and lost consciousness. He was ferried to ZRP Odzi by his mother with the help of other villagers. He was referred to Victoria Chitepo Provincial Hospital, where he is admitted in a serious condition,” said Assistant Inspector Chinyoka.
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