Police name victims of Chigumira shops bloodbath

Police in Bulawayo have identified the two men who were brutally murdered at Chigumira Shops in Luveve suburb in the early hours of Wednesday, as investigations into the gruesome double killing intensify.

Acting Bulawayo Provincial Police Spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Thandekile Ndlovu, confirmed the victims as Bishop Ncube (46) of Lobengula West and Malach Ndlovu (40) of Luveve. The attack occurred around 2AM on October 15, in what police suspect was a violent altercation involving seven unidentified men believed to be illegal miners.

"Police are investigating two murder cases which occurred at Chigumira Shops in Luveve, Bulawayo, where two male adults were killed. One of the victims, Bishop Ncube, was found bleeding profusely inside a bar with a stab wound on the forehead and a deep cut on the left thigh. He was rushed to Mpilo Central Hospital where he was pronounced dead upon arrival," said Assistant Inspector Ndlovu.

She added that investigators later traced a trail of blood from the bar's main gate, which led to the discovery of the second victim's body nearby. "The second victim, identified as Malach Ndlovu, was found lying on the ground with deep stab wounds. His body was also taken to Mpilo Hospital for a post-mortem," she said.

Police have appealed to members of the public to assist with information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects. "We urge members of the public to resolve their disputes amicably rather than resorting to ferocity, which often leads to unnecessary loss of life," said Assistant Inspector Ndlovu.

Residents of Luveve remain in shock following the killings, describing the incident as one of the most horrifying acts of violence to hit the area in recent months.