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Herald Reporter
A sharp rise has been noted in murder cases involving relatives and close family members.
Police have expressed concern over the rise in such cases, and implored citizens to respect the sanctity of human life.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi indicated that up to eight murders were recorded from August 24.
“On August 24, 2021 William Kuwanda aged 39 assaulted his father, Mberi Kuwanda aged 81 to death at Majecha Village, Chief Mazungunye in Bikita after accusing him of being responsible for misfortunes in the family,” he said.
“Zimbabweans are urged to value human life and resolve differences through peaceful means.”
In another case, Jestina Sakala (16) died after she was assaulted by her brother-in-law, Takudzwa Msimanga (30), on August 25 after she was accused of promiscuity and alcohol abuse.
The incident occurred at Pazvavambwa, Godden Farm in Sanyati.
A 56-year-old man, Philimon Mudzinge, was also fatally assaulted by his brother-in-law, Shame Zorwa (29), after a misunderstanding during a beer drink at a shebeen at Village 15, Bumhe Resettlement in Mamina.
Last week, a 25-year-old man went into hiding after he struck and killed his brother with a machete who he accused of reporting him to the police sometime last year over a stock theft case in Chikombedzi.
Aramu Muzimba’s whereabouts are still unknown. Investigations revealed that sometime last year, Muzimba was arrested for a stock theft case before he was later released.
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