Mutare Bureau
A 42-YEAR-OLD Headlands man was found dead near a bus stop on Wednesday, with two bottles of spirits near his body.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
Acting Manicaland provincial police spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Wiseman Chinyoka, confirmed the case.
He identified the deceased as Elijah Chombe of Headlands.
“On October 26, at around 1700 hours, the now deceased was last seen in a drunken state near the bus stop by Juliana Dupwa of Maturi Village 17 in Headlands,” Ass Insp Chinyoka said.
He said the following day, at around 1600 hours, Ishmael Wecha of Headlands, who was herding cattle in the area, discovered Chombe’s body.
Ass Insp Chinyoka said police inspected the body and found two bottles of Ranger spirits near the deceased.
“Police attended the scene and inspected the body. During the inspection, two bottles of Ranger spirits were found near the deceased,” he said.
“The body was taken to Rusape District Hospital mortuary for a post-mortem examination to establish the cause of death.”
Ass Insp Chinyoka said the post-mortem examination is expected to provide further information on the possible cause of death as investigations continue.
“As the police, we urge members of the public to drink responsibly and avoid excessive alcohol consumption, as this may expose them to dangerous situations.
“People should always be mindful of their safety and avoid putting themselves in circumstances that could put their lives at risk.
“We also encourage members of the public to report any suspicious circumstances to the police and provide information that may assist in investigations.”
