Love Triangle Turns Fatal in Chitungwiza

 

 

A suspected love triangle ended in tragedy in St Mary’s, Chitungwiza, after a man was fatally assaulted and stabbed by two others who accused him of having an affair with one of their girlfriends.

Police have confirmed the arrest of Denford Muchatuki Chimano ,29, and Gerald Duwaduwa ,25, in connection with the murder of Desmond Ushe ,39, which occurred on October 21, 2025.

According to a police statement, the incident took place at a house in St Mary’s, where tempers reportedly flared following accusations of infidelity.

“The suspects took turns to assault the victim, Desmond Ushe ,39, with fists before stabbing him on the knee with an okapi knife, accusing him of having an affair with Denford Chimano’s girlfriend,” police said.

Ushe was rushed to Chitungwiza General Hospital but sadly died upon admission.