The chronicle
Leonard Ncube, Victoria Falls reporter
A MAN from Chisuma, outside Victoria Falls, has been arrested for murder after he allegedly used a rock to smash the head of his cousin, who he suspected was having an extramarital affair with his wife.
Matabeleland North Police Deputy Spokesperson Assistant Inspector Namatirai Mashona confirmed the arrest of Qondani Ngwenya, 37, in connection with the murder of Layton Ngwenya, 41.
The incident happened on Sunday.
“The suspect was on his way from a beer drink and met Layton Ngwenya, who was on his way to an Apostolic Church shrine and accused him of having an extramarital affair with his wife,” Asst Insp Mashona said.
She said the suspect picked up a rock and hit the man in the face, who has since died.
The suspect allegedly continued to attack his nephew all over his body with a bamboo stick. Two villagers passing by rushed to the scene upon seeing the attack and detained the suspect.
bamboo sticks.
The deceased was already unconscious.
Rescuers took him to the nearby Chisuma Clinic, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
In another incident, police also arrested Clinton Tshuma, 24, in connection with the murder of Bekithemba Khanye, 32, at Village 7 Battlefields, Mbembesi.
The incident happened on Saturday.
Asst Insp Mashona said on the fateful day Khanye was going to Village 7 to attend a birthday party when a misunderstanding broke out between him and Tshuma.
The cause of the dispute has yet to be clarified by the police.
Tshuma is said to have once attacked Khanye with a chain on his head.
Khanye ran away and took refuge at a nearby homestead, where he later died before being taken to hospital.
A complaint was filed, which led to the arrest of the suspect and the seizure of the murder weapon.
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The body of the deceased was taken to United Bulawayo Hospitals for an autopsy while the investigations were ongoing.
Asst Insp Mashona urged the public to respect the sanctity of human life.
She urged people to avoid violence when settling disputes.
“Members of the public should not carry dangerous weapons when on the move because there is a high chance they will be tempted to use them,” she said. — @ncubeleon
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