Four fatally assault man in revenge attack

Zim Now Writer

One man has been arrested while three others are on the run after they fatally assaulted a 31-year-old Lower Gweru man was on Tuesday at Ntabamhlophe Business Centre, who had accused him of stabbing their brother with a knife in May.

Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the murder of Mkhululi Dube of Mathethe Village under Chief Malisa in Lower Gweru.

“The circumstances are that on July 11 at around 3:45PM, Dube of Mathethe Village under Chief Malisa was drinking beer alone at Ntabamhlophe Business Centre, Lower Gweru. Four villagers, Thulani Ncube, 34, Vumani Ndebele, Elias Sizweni and Victor Ncube all of Mathina Village under Chief Malisa approached him avenging for their brother whom they accused him of stabbing with a knife sometime in May,” said Insp Mahoko.

He said the four assaulted Dube with a stone, a knobkerrie and also stabbed him all over the body with knives.

“Dube died on spot and the suspects left the scene,” said Insp Mahoko.

He said the matter was reported to the police at Maboleni station who attended the scene and ferried the body to Gweru Provincial Hospital.

“Thulani Ncube was arrested. We are now on the hunt for the other three suspects who are still at large and as always, we welcome any assistance we can get from the public,” said Insp Mahoko.