Vusumuzi Dube
Faith Ndlovu, Sunday News Reporter
A group of six men have been arrested by the Madlambuzi police, in Matabeleland South Province after they allegedly assaulted a fellow villager who they suspected of stealing a goat.
The victim was found dead in his bedroom hut, after succumbing to injuries obtained during the attack.
According to the Police National Spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, the suspects namely; Qiniso Ncube (38), Honest Sola, Justin Nkomo (60), Malcom Sichelo Ncube (24), Mayibongwe Nyathi (27), Lyton Ncube (28) and Mulu Nyathi (20) were arrested in connection with the case of murder which occurred on 19 August 2024 at Ndolwane Village, Madlambuzi.
“The suspects took turns to assault the victim Soza Dube (54) with switches all over the body after accusing him of stealing a goat belonging to Qiniso Ncube. The victim was found dead in a bedroom hut on 24 August,” said Comm Nyathi.
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