Online Reporter
Bongani Ndlovu, Deputy Echo Editor
Police in Bulawayo have identified the two men who were brutally murdered at Chigumira Shops in Luveve suburb in the early hours of Wednesday.
Acting Bulawayo Provincial Police Spokesperson Assistant Inspector Thandekile Ndlovu said the victims have been identified as Bishop Ncube (46) of Lobengula West and Malach Ndlovu (40) of Luveve.
Assistant Inspector Ndlovu said the incident occurred around 2AM on 15 October 2025, when Ncube was reportedly caught in a violent altercation involving seven unidentified men believed to be illegal miners.
“Police are investigating two murder cases which occurred at Chigumira Shops in Luveve, Bulawayo where two male adults were killed. One of the victims, Bishop Ncube, was found bleeding profusely inside a bar with a stab wound on the forehead and a deep cut on the left thigh. He was rushed to Mpilo Central Hospital where he was pronounced dead upon arrival,” said Assistant Inspector Ndlovu.
She said during investigations, police followed a trail of blood from the bar’s main gate which led them to the discovery of another body a short distance away.
“The second victim, identified as Malach Ndlovu, was found lying on the ground with deep stab wounds. His body was also taken to Mpilo Hospital for a post-mortem,” she added.
Assistant Inspector Ndlovu appealed to anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects to contact their nearest police station.
“We urge members of the public to resolve their disputes amicably rather than resorting to violence, which often leads to unnecessary loss of life,” she said.
Police investigations are ongoing.
