Spurned Marange man sets house ablaze, 4 family members die in inferno

Zim Now Writer

Four family members from Mafararikwa Village in Marange, manicaland Province died while a juvenile was injured after their home was engulfed by a fire in the early hours of July 29, 2023.

Police Republic Police has confirmed saying the incident occurred after the man’s niece rejected his unwanted advances.

The fire claimed the lives of Tonderai Muchimwe, 43, Ashton Mundoko 12, Quinton Mundoko, 7, and Tamari Mundoko, 5. The sole survivor, Takunda Mundoko, 14, managed to escape the flames but sustained burns all over her body.

According to the police statement, the incident began when Tonderai Muchimwe forcibly entered the room where his niece, Violet Muchimwe, 35, and her four children were sleeping. Armed with a knife, Tonderai demanded to have sex with his niece, leading to a violent struggle.

In a bid to escape, Violet fled the room, leaving her children behind.