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Walter Mswazie in Masvingo
SIX men from Ngundu in Masvingo have been arrested, while one is on the run after they allegedly beat up a suspected burglar with switches until he died.
Masvingo police spokesman Chief Inspector Charity Mazula said the six men assaulted Doubt Bhusvumani (44) of Gudo Village under Chief Neshuro at Musvure Village with switches until he passed on last week. She said the body of the deceased was taken to Masvingo General Hospital mortuary for post-mortem.
“I can confirm the murder of a man from Neshuro in Mwenezi who was assaulted to death by seven men around Ngundu area in Chivi. We have since arrested six of the suspects and one is still at large. The deceased was killed over burglary allegation,” said Chief Insp Mazula
Chief Insp Mazula said the six that have been arrested are Edwin Mikia (29), Malvin Kabenge (28), Bright Bumhudza (32), Tapiwa Kuipa (35), Lazarus Ngwenya (53), John Makufa (53) and Tranos Chapanda.
“On September 5, 2019, one of the seven suspects, Mikia left doors and windows to his house locked. The following day at around 12.30am, he came back and found out that his doors and windows had been tampered with. Upon entering into the house, he saw Bhusvumani right inside the house.
“The deceased then took an empty beer bottle and attempted to attack Mikia, who stormed out of the house in fear. The deceased followed up in terrific speed and Mikia fell down, screaming for help. Other suspects then came with gumtree switches and started assaulting the deceased, in retaliation,” said Chief Insp Mazula.
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