Online Reporter
Freeman Razemba
Senior Reporter
A teenager has been arrested on allegations of fatally stabbing two people who were attending an all-night prayer vigil in honour of their departed relative in Chikombedzi.
The suspect, Liberty Sibanda, aged 19, was arrested in connection with the double murder case that occurred at Mashavele Village, Chief Gezani, Chikombedzi, on August 3 2025.
He has since appeared in court and was remanded in custody.
In a statement, Criminal Investigations Department (CID) spokesperson Detective Inspector Rachel Muteweri said, “Circumstances are that the victims were attending an all-night prayer vigil in honour of their departed relative when tragedy befell them.
As the victims were warming themselves at the fireplace, the suspect bolted out of his room before stabbing one of the victims once on the neck with a sharp object in unclear circumstances.
“In an act of bravery, two other victims attempted to rescue the victim from further attack but were each stabbed once in the back, forcing them to back off. The two were rushed to the hospital for treatment.”
Meanwhile, the first and fourth victims were also rushed to the hospital, where they succumbed to the injuries sustained from the stab wounds inflicted by the suspect.
Insp Muteweri said, “The suspect has since been arrested for two counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder charges.
“He appeared at Chikombedzi Magistrates Court on August 7, 2025, where he was remanded in custody to August 21 2025.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police continues to urge members of the public to refrain from the use of violence and find amicable ways to resolve their differences.”
