Sangoma shoots lover dead

A Seke traditional healer is on the run following allegations that he shot dead his girlfriend in his Mercedes-Benz near Ziko Business Centre in Seke on Monday.

The woman, who has not yet been identified, was shot once behind the left ear with the bullet exiting on the other side, injuring her on the right shoulder after an alleged misunderstanding with David Muzenda.

Police from Mahusekwa and CID Marondera attended the scene yesterday.

Speaking to The Herald yesterday, Mr Richard Mutema, who lives next to Muzenda's shrine, said the suspect spent most of the day at his shrine in the company of his five aides assisting patients up to around 12pm.

"He left alone at around 12pm driving his C240 Mercedes-Benz, registration number ACO 9129 and returned at around 4pm and parked the vehicle at the spot," he said.

"He immediately left with his BMW X5 and never returned. The five aides are nowhere to be seen and I only know two known as Anthony and Chuma."

Acting Chief Seke Mr Tichafa Kunaka said he had not yet heard of the news, but said he worked well with Muzenda.

Seke Ward 2 councillor Cde Masimba Rubatika said the incident had left Murisa villagers shell-shocked.

"He originated from Gokwe where his wives are said to live and had shrines at Kandava and Kamangira before settling in Murisa Village," he said.

Muzenda's lawyer, Mr Norman Mugiya, said he was aware of the incident, but had full instructions from his client not to divulge further information.

Police could not comment on the matter.