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Security guard arrested for shooting two men at Filabusi mine
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A 56-year-old security guard has been arrested after shooting two men who allegedly trespassed at McLaren Mine in the Theleka area of Filabusi on January 11, 2026.
Abedinico Dube, a resident of Village 1 under Chief Sigola in the Godlwayo resettlement area, was on duty at the mine when he reportedly encountered Thabani Nyoni, 36, and Alvin Ncube, 33, near a mine shaft at around 5:00pm.
While Dube allegedly suspected the men of trespassing, sources close to the victims claim the encounter was accidental. Nyoni and Ncube, both employed at the nearby Noma B Mine, were reportedly walking together when Ncube stopped to relieve himself near the McLaren Mine entrance. Dube allegedly opened fire during the encounter.
Both victims sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Nyoni was hit in the chest, hands, and stomach, while Ncube suffered injuries to his head, thighs, hands, chest, and calf. They were transported to Filabusi District Hospital by the mine owner and remain in serious condition.
Police have recovered the shotgun used in the shooting, and Dube is in custody assisting with investigations.
Matabeleland South Police deputy spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Stanford Mguni, confirmed the incident.
"Investigations are ongoing and the two victims are in serious condition. The accused is currently assisting police with investigations," Mguni said.
Abedinico Dube, a resident of Village 1 under Chief Sigola in the Godlwayo resettlement area, was on duty at the mine when he reportedly encountered Thabani Nyoni, 36, and Alvin Ncube, 33, near a mine shaft at around 5:00pm.
While Dube allegedly suspected the men of trespassing, sources close to the victims claim the encounter was accidental. Nyoni and Ncube, both employed at the nearby Noma B Mine, were reportedly walking together when Ncube stopped to relieve himself near the McLaren Mine entrance. Dube allegedly opened fire during the encounter.
Both victims sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Nyoni was hit in the chest, hands, and stomach, while Ncube suffered injuries to his head, thighs, hands, chest, and calf. They were transported to Filabusi District Hospital by the mine owner and remain in serious condition.
Police have recovered the shotgun used in the shooting, and Dube is in custody assisting with investigations.
Matabeleland South Police deputy spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Stanford Mguni, confirmed the incident.
"Investigations are ongoing and the two victims are in serious condition. The accused is currently assisting police with investigations," Mguni said.
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