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Crime Reporter
A suspected thief who was only identified as ‘Bla Odza’, died over the weekend after he was assaulted by a mob in Belvedere,
Harare.
Bla Odza (age not given and no further particulars) and his accomplice, Onias Marenga (20) were confronted by the mob after
they were seen with a pushcart that was loaded with clothes believed to have been stolen.
He died on admission at Parirenyatwa Hospital while Marenga has since been arrested.
National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident.
“The ZRP is investigating a case of murder which occurred on November 2024, along Highway Road, Belvedere, Harare in
which a male victim only identified as Bla Odza died.
“The victim and his accomplice, Onias Marenga aged 20, were allegedly assaulted by a mob after they had been accused of theft
of various clothes which were loaded in a push cart. Bla Odza sustained multiple bruises all over the body and became
unconscious. He was taken to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospital for treatment where he was pronounced dead on arrival,” he
said.
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