Mashonaland man kills wife, village head and neighbour, stabs himself

The community of Hurungwe, Mashonaland West, is in shock after a 37-year-old man allegedly went on a brutal killing spree, murdering three people, including his wife, the village head, and a neighbor, with an axe and a knife. The horrific killings took place between 15 and 17 February 2025 in Mubairacheni Village, Chief Chundu.

Trymore Tore, the accused, is said to have carried out the gruesome acts following a domestic dispute with his wife, Moline Chibayanzara, before escalating his violence to the village head, Kuwesi Masau, and a neighbor, Anety Nabwalo.

First victim: Wife murdered in domestic dispute

Reports suggest that Tore's violent outburst began when he attacked his wife, Moline Chibayanzara, using an axe to hack her to death following a heated argument. In a desperate attempt to cover up the crime, Tore disposed of her body in a pit latrine.

Village head and neighbor targeted next

After the initial attack, the village head, Kuwesi Masau, reportedly sought to investigate the crime. In response, Tore allegedly turned on Masau, fatally assaulting him with the same axe before burying his body in a shallow grave, just 40 cm deep.

The third victim, Anety Nabwalo, was stabbed with a kitchen knife and her body was later discovered 60 meters from Tore's home, hidden under tree branches.

A blood-stained axe and a knife, believed to be the murder weapons, were later recovered from the scene. Tore's violent actions have left the community stunned, with many struggling to come to terms with the brutality of the killings.

Failed suicide attempt and arrest

Before his arrest, Tore reportedly attempted to take his own life, stabbing himself six times, but he survived the self-inflicted injuries. He was found alive and was taken into police custody. The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) confirmed the incident, adding that Tore is currently hospitalized under police guard and has been remanded to 10 March 2025.

Authorities revealed that Tore, who reportedly has no family ties in the area, had been threatening villagers prior to the killings, creating an atmosphere of fear in the community. In light of his alleged crimes, Tore's own life is now at risk due to widespread public outrage.

The shocking nature of the killings has sent waves of disbelief through the community, with many demanding justice for the victims. As the case unfolds, authorities continue to investigate the details of Tore's actions, while the community calls for answers.