Andrew
Online Reporter
The body of a 31-year-old herd boy from Inyathi, Matabeleland South, who was reported missing a fortnight ago, has been found in an advanced state of decomposition in a grazing area.
The man went missing after he went to look for his employer’s cattle.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident.
“The ZRP is investigating circumstances that led to the death of a man (31) whose body was found lying on the ground in a bushy area at Riverside Farm, Inyathi, on August 7, 2022,” Asst Comm Nyathi said.
“The victim, who was employed as a herd boy, reportedly went missing on July 21, 2022 after he went to the grazing lands to look for cattle.
“The body, which was in its advanced stages of decomposition, was taken to Inyathi District Hospital for post-mortem.”
Bongani Ndlovu
Online Reporter