NEW: Dispute over cattle ends in bloodshed

Online Reporter

TWO men from Magwigwi Village in Triangle have been arrested for a suspected murder, following a dispute over cattle.

The victim, Simon Tsuvuka (35), died on the spot after being assaulted by Consent Matsvinze (29) and Lameck Hakamela (25), who were accusing him of having stolen three cattle.

Said the Zimbabwe Republic Police in a statement:

“The Zimbabwe Republic Police in Triangle have arrested Consent Matsvinze (29) and Lameck Hakamela (25) in connection with a case of murder, which occurred on October 8 2023 at Magwigwi Village, Chitanga.

“The accused tied the victim, Simon Tsuvuka (35) with a barbed wire before hitting him with switches after accusing him of stealing three cattle.”