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Man kills friend over gossip
21 Oct 2013 at 18:24hrs | Views
A 30-year-old man from Zaka in Masvingo allegedly fatally struck his friend when he missed the intended victim following a misunderstanding over gossiping at a beer drink, police confirmed yesterday.
Masvingo police spokesperson Inspector Peter Zhanero said the incident happened on Saturday at around midnight.
He identified the deceased as Charles Kuduba of Chereche Business Centre.
Insp Zhanero said the body was taken to Masvingo General Hospital for a post-mortem.
He said the police have since arrested three people in connection with the killing of their colleague.
"The trio is in police custody assisting us with investigations. They will appear in court soon facing murder charges," he said.
Insp Zhanero said on the fateful day, Kuduba were drinking beer at Chereche Business Centre with his friend, Fredrick Chafadza and the other two, Kudakwashe Mushamhuri and Kizito Mutomboza.
"During the course of drinking Mushamhuri accused Chafadza of gossiping about him but Chafadza professed ignorance about the accusations," he said.
He said when Chafadza rubbished the allegations Mushamhuri became angry and the two engaged in a fist fight.
"When Chafadza and Mushamhuri were fighting Kuduba and Mutomboza intervened and the pair stopped fighting.
"After they were restrained, Chafadza picked up a log intending to strike Mushamhuri but missed the target and struck his friend Kuduba on the head. Kuduba bled profusely from the nose and mouth," he said.
Insp Zhanero said Kuduba was rushed to Musiso Hospital by other revellers from where he was referred to Masvingo General Hospital before further referred to Parirenyatwa in Harare but died on the way.
A report was made to the police leading to the arrest of the trio.
Masvingo police spokesperson Inspector Peter Zhanero said the incident happened on Saturday at around midnight.
He identified the deceased as Charles Kuduba of Chereche Business Centre.
Insp Zhanero said the body was taken to Masvingo General Hospital for a post-mortem.
He said the police have since arrested three people in connection with the killing of their colleague.
"The trio is in police custody assisting us with investigations. They will appear in court soon facing murder charges," he said.
"During the course of drinking Mushamhuri accused Chafadza of gossiping about him but Chafadza professed ignorance about the accusations," he said.
He said when Chafadza rubbished the allegations Mushamhuri became angry and the two engaged in a fist fight.
"When Chafadza and Mushamhuri were fighting Kuduba and Mutomboza intervened and the pair stopped fighting.
"After they were restrained, Chafadza picked up a log intending to strike Mushamhuri but missed the target and struck his friend Kuduba on the head. Kuduba bled profusely from the nose and mouth," he said.
Insp Zhanero said Kuduba was rushed to Musiso Hospital by other revellers from where he was referred to Masvingo General Hospital before further referred to Parirenyatwa in Harare but died on the way.
A report was made to the police leading to the arrest of the trio.
Source - Newsbite
