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A MAN was arrested for breaking into a house, tying the occupant to a tree and whipping him to death with a sjambok.
The incident occurred on 24 September in Guyo village, Chipinge.
In a statement, police said Wiltom Mlambo (41) entered the residence of Shumbeni Muyambo (39) through an open window.
“Police in Chisumbanje have arrested Wiltom Mlambo (41) in connection with a case of murder which occurred at Guyo Village, Musikavanhu, Chipinge on 24/09/23 at about 0100 hours.
” The victim, Shumbeni Muyambo (39) died after the suspect tied him to a tree with an electric cable before hitting him with a sjambok.
” The victim had unlawfully gained entry into the suspect’s house through an open window,” reads the statement.
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