Two men stabbed to death

Crime Reporter

TWO men were stabbed to death in separate incidents in Harare and Chitungwiza following disputes as murder cases continue to be reported countrywide.
Police have since urged the public to use amicable ways to resolve their conflicts.

National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the two incidents and said investigations were in progress.

“The ZRP is investigating a case of murder which occurred along Antony Road in Hopely, Harare on October 1, 2024, in which Pardon Muvengwa aged 40 died.

“An unknown suspect stabbed the victim once in the chest with an unknown object after the victim tried to restrain the suspect from assaulting his friend. The victim succumbed to injuries sustained,” he said.

In another case, police in Chitungwiza are investigating a case of murder that occurred at an open space in Zengeza 3, Chitungwiza on October 1 in which Promise Muzire (27) died.

“An unknown suspect stabbed the victim with a sharp object on the right thigh after a misunderstanding over an undisclosed issue,” he said.

“The victim was taken to Chitungwiza Central Hospital where he passed on while receiving treatment.”