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Online Reporter
THREE brothers from Mwenezi, Masvingo province, are being investigated for allegedly murdering a local businessman after a misunderstanding on Tuesday.
Ishewatida Dube, Ishewatipa Dube, Shakemore Dube and an unidentified fourth suspect teamed up and attacked Chomwenye Nzou (49).
In a statement, the Zimbabwe Republic Police said: “Police in Mwenezi are investigating a case of murder which occurred on October 10, 2023 at Village 3, Gadzika, Mazetese.
“Three brothers — Ishewatida Dube, Ishewatipa Dube and Shakemore Dube — as well as a yet-to-be-identified suspect took turns to attack a local businessperson, Chomwenye Nzou (49), with unknown sharp objects after the victim had assaulted Ishewatida Dube.”
Police said the conflict arose after Ishewatida had assaulted the victim’s employee following an altercation.
Bongani Ndlovu