Online Reporter
Mthokozisi Ncube
IN a towering rage, a Bulawayo man indiscriminately hit a woman with a wheel spanner all over her body, resulting in her death days later in hospital.
Police in Bulawayo have intensified a manhunt for Francis Lunga who allegedly committed the crime in Nkulumane 12 on April 4, 2026.
The motive for the gruesome incident of unmitigated violence remains unknown while the relationship between the victim and the accused also remains unclear.
Bulawayo Police Spokesperson Inspector Nomalanga Msebele said Lunga disappeared after battering Sithandiweyinkosi Kunetha with the spanner.
“It is alleged that the accused person assaulted the now deceased Sithandiweyinkosi Kunetha with a wheel spanner all over the body,” said Insp Msebele.
Concerted efforts to save Kunetha’s life where unsuccessful as she died from the horrific injuries two days later.
The victim later died in hospital.
“The now deceased was referred to hospital, where she was admitted. Sadly, she succumbed to the injuries sustained during the assault on 6 April 2026,” she said.
The provincial police spokesperson urged anyone with details on Lunga’s whereabouts to come forward.
“We urge members of the public with information that may lead to the arrest of the accused person to report at any nearest police station or contact ZRP Nkulumane on 0292-496756/ 481145 or the investigating Officer Assistant Inspector Mabhunu on 0778672706 or 0712923304,” she said.
