Latwell Nyangu
A Correctional Services Officer under the CPU section took his life using an AK47 rifle while at work on Christmas Day.
The incident occurred around 5.45 am on Wednesday when Co1 Ndhlera killed himself.
Close sources confirmed the incident that they are still shocked and the reasons for his suicide are still unknown.
The matter was reported at ZRP Marlborough under RRB 6264217.
An internal memo confirmed the incident.
“On December 25, at about 0600hrs a telephone report was received by Chief Supt Mukombachoto to the effect that on the same day about 0545hrs at Justice Chatukuta’s place of residence.
“2939614G Co1 Ndhlera Agreement of CPU section took his life using AK 47 rifle whilst he was on guard duty in the company of 2939175E co1 Dziripi E also of CPU section at Justice Chatukuta’s place of residence in Marlborough,” read the memo.
According to the memo, it is alleged that Co1 Ndhlela was on guard duty in the company of co1 Dziripi at Chatukuta’s place of residence in Marlborough, whilst they were sitted in the guard room.
“At around 0545hrs co1 Ndhlera grabbed AK rifle which was on the table in the guard room and run out of the guard room due north inside the security wall about 15 to 20m from the guard room.
“He stopped and corked the AK rifle with his leg, seeing this action co1 Dziripi ran away and jumped the wall to the next house taking cover.
“All of sudden he heard a gun shoot and Co1 Dziripi also jumped the wall from the next house where he took cover going outside into Lower Humpden Street.
“He checked from outside what had happened to co1 Ndhlera over the wall and saw him lying on the ground under a tree.
“He then advised his superiors.”




