Hwange man killed over torchlight

Zim Now Writer

A 24-year-old Dete man was struck with a stone to death following a misunderstanding over a torchlight.

The incident happened over the weekend in Dete, Hwange District in Matabeleland North Province.

Police have since launched a manhunt for Bhekhimpilo Khumalo, 19, who is still at large.

Peter Lupahla was struck once with a stone on the neck and he died on the spot.

National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said police were concerned by the spike in murder cases, especially over petty issues and beer drinks.

“The ZRP is appealing for information which may lead to the arrest of Bhekhimpilo Khumalo aged 19, who is being sought by the police in connection with a murder case which occurred at Mambanje Village, Dete on March 11, 2023 at about 8pm.

“The suspect allegedly struck Peter Lupahla, aged 24, to death with a stone once on the neck after a misunderstanding over a torch light. Anyone with information to report at any nearest police station,” he said.

Meanwhile, police in Tengwe have arrested Patrick Matare, 37, a suspected mental patient, in connection with a murder which occurred Matare Village yesterday.

Asst Comm Nyathi said the suspect became violent and struck Chrispen Sakala, 44, with a stone several times on the head.

The victim died on the spot.

Police in Harare are also investigating a case of attempted murder in which Shylet Muchekechi, 29, stabbed her husband, Farai Stephen Matongo, 39, with a kitchen knife indiscriminately on the neck after finding him in bed with a girlfriend at Amalinda Flats, corner Sixth Street and Kwame Nkrumah Avenue.