Matobo men beat suspected thief to death

Zim Now Writer

Matabeleland South police have arrested nine men from Matobo, Ntunjambili area for beating a suspected thief to death.

Nkosana Ndlovu, 28, was a habitual thief who was terrorising villagers and was reportedly on the police wanted list.

Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson Inspector Loveness Mangena confirmed the incident saying nine suspects had been picked up by the law enforcement agency.

“Ndlovu was on a wanted list by police over cases that involved unlawful entry, thefts and assaults. On January 3, 2023, he was assaulted by villagers who had had enough of his shenanigans. The matter was reported to Matobo police, and he was referred to United Bulawayo Hospital where he died. Police have arrested nine villagers in connection with the murder case,” said Insp Mangena.

Ndlovu reportedly indicated before he died that he was beaten by Clemence Mpofu, 31, and eight others, said Insp Mangena, who urged people not to take the law into their own hands.