Online Reporter
Solomon Bhumu
Post Reporter
TRAGEDY struck this morning when popular war veteran, Cde Amos Chinyamutangira (63) – an avid reader of The Manica Post – was fatally knocked down in a hit-and-run accident at 9 Miles along the Mutare-Masvingo Road.
His niece, Ms Rumbidzai Chinyamutangira confirmed the incident, and revealed that her uncle succumbed to injuries sustained in the accident.
Ms Chinyamutangira said the family is grappling with the devastating loss, remembering the later war veteran as a cherished individual, who made a profound impact on many lives.
“We were informed this morning that he had been killed in a hit-and-run incident at the 9 Miles bus stop. At the time, he was waiting for transport to travel to Mutare and collect his war veterans’ allowances,” said Ms Chinyamutangira, adding that the family is still awaiting detailed information from the authorities.
“We understand that his body was found lying on the roadside, but we are yet to receive a full report from the police,” she added.
Acting Manicaland police spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Wiseman Chinyoka was unavailable for comment at the time of going to press.
