Siphakeme .Mnindwa
Midlands Bureau
A 35-YEAR-OLD man from Mberengwa was allegedly fatally stabbed by a rival suitor while seeking shelter from the rain at Rengwe Business Centre in Mberengwa District.
Midlands provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, confirmed the suspected murder, which occurred on January 26 at around 7pm.
“Circumstances are that Freeman Pazamongo (35) was in the company of his two friends when it started raining as they were about to go home. They decided to seek shelter under the shop verandas at Rengwe Business Centre,” he said.
According to police reports, Pazamongo stood about seven metres away from his companions.
“After about 10 minutes, his friends heard him screaming for help. When they rushed to where he was, they found him lying on the ground, bleeding profusely from a deep stab wound in the chest,” he said.
Pazamongo was rushed to Mnene Mission Hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Pazamongo had earlier been involved in an altercation with Ferdinand Dzimba (24) of Mapenzi Village, under Chief Maziofa in Mberengwa.
Police have since launched a manhunt for Dzimba, who is now on the run.
“We are appealing to the public for any information regarding the suspect’s whereabouts. Anyone with information should report to the nearest police station,” said Insp Mahoko.
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