People killing each other over petty issues: Polic...

People killing each other over petty issues: Police

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Audrey Galawu

The Zimbabwe Republic Police has noted with concern the continued loss of lives due to petty disputes which can otherwise be avoided. These occur especially at beer outlets and other places where the public has access.

In a statement, police said the disputes are mainly family and work-related.

“On February 23, police in Zvishavane arrested Obert Vengesa Nyoni for murder in which Benny Mukuta died on February 21 after being assaulted with fists and booted feet following an argument during a beer drinking spree at a bottle store at Vengesa business centre, Masunda.

“The suspect and his friends had taken the victim’s beer without his consent. The other suspect Simbarashe Nyevhe was arrested on February 24,” reads the statement.

Similarly, police in Kadoma arrested a mine owner, Simbayi Zhakata,67, in connection with a murder where one Steven Matondo, 21, was shot dead with a Mossberg rifle on February 24 at Zurich 112 mine, Arda Doreens Farm, Battlefields.

“The victim and his friends had allegedly made noise by banging the doors of several houses at the compound and this did not go well with the suspect.

“Police in Mazowe are investigating a murder case where Webster Ndlovu died after being stabbed indiscriminately all over the body by the suspect only identified as Tatenda a.k.a Random, following an argument over an undisclosed issue on 24 February 24 at white city mine, Chigumira Farm.

“On February 24, police in Harare arrested Peter Aani,39, in connection with murder in which Ernest Kavhiya,47, succumbed to injuries sustained during a fist fight after an argument during a beer drinking binge on January 28 at a bar at Glenview 1 Shopping Center.

“Dzivarasekwa recorded a murder case where Moses Kalungu,49, died upon admission at a local hospital after being assaulted by the suspect identified as Chum. The victim was found with head injuries while lying along Gora Street in Dzivarasekwa 3,” police said.

In Mt Darwin, the police arrested Edson Chandoza,39, for murder and attempted murder which occurred at Tsayi village, Dotito.

The suspect and his brother Aleck Chandoza,40, who is at large, attacked their mother, Mildrone Manuwere,84, and sister Tawanda Chandoza,36, with a wooden log after accusing their mother of witchcraft. Manuwere succumbed to the injuries she sustained.

Against the background of these rising numbers in deaths owing to petty disputes, the police reiterate that the public must exercise restraint when faced with disagreements with friends, relatives or any member of the society.