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Snr Asst Comm Veterai declined to comment on the incident and said he had visited the scene together with the other officers to verify certain issues although he could not elaborate.
However, One Infantry Brigade public relations officer Captain Richard Mhizha confirmed the incident, saying Mandlenkosi grabbed the AK-47 rifle from a soldier who was packing his kit.
“Circumstances are that three ZNA members from 1:2 Infantry Battalion were offered a kudu by Mandlenkosi who was the manager of the conservancy and son of the farm owner. The game meat was meant for a unit function,” said Capt Mhizha.
“While at the farmhouse, the owner of the conservancy, Mthandazo, and his other son Honest arrived at the farm and summoned Mandlenkosi for a discussion.”
Capt Mhizha said the three family members were then involved in a squabble and the issue seemed to have subsided.
“Mandlenkosi unexpectedly proceeded into the room where one of the soldiers was packing his kit and grabbed an AK-47 rifle from him.
“He proceeded to where his father was resting, shot him dead before shooting his elder brother and later on shot himself in full view of the farm workers,” said Capt Mhizha.
He said investigations involving members of the ZNA and the police were in progress.
He expressed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family for the unfortunate incident.
It could not be established whether the bodies had been removed although the place looked deserted when the news crew visited the farm.
Online Reporter