Matobo villagers assault thief to death

Zim Now Writer

A group of individuals from Matobo, who allegedly assaulted a man while effecting a citizen arrest are now being sought by Plumtree police.

According to the police, Clement Mpofu, who is one of the accused persons, and a group of members from the community are wanted for the murder of Nkosana Ndlovu, 28, who was wanted in connection with unlawful entry and theft and two assault cases.

“A witness statement was recorded from Nkosana who stated that he was assaulted by Clement Mpofu and a large group of people using stones, axes, logs and other weapons. The police are appealing to anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the accused persons to report to any police station nearest to them,” said the police.

Ndlovu was assaulted by different people who were using logs, knobkerries, axes and stones after he resisted by throwing stones at the mob, while effecting a citizen arrest, said police.

Following the assault, Ndlovu sustained a deep cut on the forehead, swollen palms and wounds on both arms.

A Good Samaritan identified as Vusumuzi Ndlovu reportedly took Nkosana to the police in his vehicle and he was referred to Maphisa Hospital for medical examinations.

He was further referred to United Bulawayo Hospitals, where he died upon admission on 4 January.