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Victor Maphosa Mashonaland East Bureau
A yet to be identified woman of around 30 years of age was allegedly murdered over the weekend, in a gruesome incident.
Police have since launched a manhunt for the suspect.
The deceased’s body which was reportedly covered in grass and some tree branches, was found on Saturday by Mr Aleck Mbonyera of Winston Park, Marondera in Roughsland Farm where he had gone to fetch some mushrooms.
He then, on the same day went to ZRP Marondera station where he reported the incident and officers attended to the scene.
It is alleged that on Sunday at around 9 am police revisited the scene and observed that the head was crushed with a big stone and the mouth was gagged with underwear.
It was also observed that the body was wearing a black skirt, black tights and a peach blouse which was covering the chest only while the breasts and stomach were exposed.
The feet were bare.
Police spokesperson for Mashonaland East Province Inspector Simon Chazovachiyi confirmed the sad incident
“The neck was tied with a blue cable and a lemon green blouse. Both hands were tied with shoelaces. Two satchels one black and blue in colour and a peach handbag were placed on her abdomen. The two satchels were empty while the handbag contained a NetOne SIM pack with cell number 0716978971.
“Upon removal of the stone, it was discovered that the deceased face was covered with some clothes. The body was taken to Marondera Hospital for post-mortem.
“We are appealing to anyone missing a female relative fitting the above description to contact the nearest police station.
“We are also appealing for information which may lead to the arrest of the suspect.”
In a related incident, police in Mashonaland East Province on Thursday last week launched a manhunt for a suspect who allegedly killed in cold blood, Mr Oscar Muzanenhamo, the headmaster of Karumazondo Secondary School, Murehwa on Wednesday evening.
Allegations are that Mr Muzanenhamo (56), on January 12 around 4pm went to Gwishiri Business Centre where he was drinking beer and was in the company of one Luckmore Masuku (43) and Kudzanai Dungwiza (28) both of Nhende Village under Chief Mangwende.
It is alleged that at around 8pm on the same day, Mr Muzanenhamo left the business centre alone and headed for his home when he was waylaid by his attackers.
Around 9pm, allegations are that Masuku, Noel Shoko and one Paradzai Pfuma also left the business centre going to their homes.
Reports suggest that after the trio had walked for 200 metres along Munhume-Mukarakate gravel road, they saw a person who was lying across the road and Shoko used his torch to see clearly since it was now dark.
After a closer look it is said they discovered it was Mr Muzanenhamo whom they were drinking beer with earlier at the business centre.
He was allegedly bleeding from a deep cut on his head, and was already dead.
Police spokesperson for Mashonaland East Province Inspector Simon Chazovachiyi confirmed the incident and appealed to the public for information that can lead to the arrest of the suspect.
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