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Man killed in love triangle, body buried in shallow grave
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A married man from Karoi was allegedly murdered and buried in a shallow grave after travelling to visit his girlfriend in Gutu, police have confirmed.
The victim, Abraham Mupagore of Chikuti Village, died following a violent altercation with Takura Mabhugu at a homestead in Chiguhune on Sunday.
Zimbabwe Republic Police Masvingo provincial spokesperson Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the incident, describing it as a murder case now under active investigation.
According to police, Mupagore had travelled approximately 430 kilometres to visit his girlfriend, Modester Fushai, a storekeeper at Chiguhune Business Centre. The two reportedly spent the night together at the Maruvamba homestead in Chimombe Village.
On Sunday, the pair attended a service at the Zion Apostolic Church, where Mupagore is said to have preached before they returned home.
Authorities allege that Mabhugu, who was also romantically involved with Fushai and operated a shop at the same business centre, arrived at the homestead after learning she was with another man.
Fushai reportedly introduced Mupagore as her new partner, triggering a dispute that escalated into a fistfight. During the altercation, she fled the scene.
Police say Mabhugu, realising he was losing the fight, allegedly armed himself with a shovel and fatally assaulted Mupagore. He is then believed to have dragged the body to a nearby maize field, where he dug a shallow grave and buried it in an attempt to conceal the crime.
The incident came to light the following day when Fushai returned and noticed blood stains at the homestead, along with the victim's missing belongings.
On Wednesday, a neighbour, Peter Tigere, became suspicious after noticing unusual tracks leading into a maize field. He discovered freshly disturbed soil, prompting him to alert local authorities.
Police later exhumed the body and transported it to Gutu Mission Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
Mabhugu remains at large, and a manhunt has been launched. Police have urged members of the public with information on his whereabouts to report to the nearest station.
The case has sent shockwaves through the local community, highlighting the tragic consequences of domestic disputes that escalate into violence.
The victim, Abraham Mupagore of Chikuti Village, died following a violent altercation with Takura Mabhugu at a homestead in Chiguhune on Sunday.
Zimbabwe Republic Police Masvingo provincial spokesperson Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the incident, describing it as a murder case now under active investigation.
According to police, Mupagore had travelled approximately 430 kilometres to visit his girlfriend, Modester Fushai, a storekeeper at Chiguhune Business Centre. The two reportedly spent the night together at the Maruvamba homestead in Chimombe Village.
On Sunday, the pair attended a service at the Zion Apostolic Church, where Mupagore is said to have preached before they returned home.
Authorities allege that Mabhugu, who was also romantically involved with Fushai and operated a shop at the same business centre, arrived at the homestead after learning she was with another man.
Police say Mabhugu, realising he was losing the fight, allegedly armed himself with a shovel and fatally assaulted Mupagore. He is then believed to have dragged the body to a nearby maize field, where he dug a shallow grave and buried it in an attempt to conceal the crime.
The incident came to light the following day when Fushai returned and noticed blood stains at the homestead, along with the victim's missing belongings.
On Wednesday, a neighbour, Peter Tigere, became suspicious after noticing unusual tracks leading into a maize field. He discovered freshly disturbed soil, prompting him to alert local authorities.
Police later exhumed the body and transported it to Gutu Mission Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
Mabhugu remains at large, and a manhunt has been launched. Police have urged members of the public with information on his whereabouts to report to the nearest station.
The case has sent shockwaves through the local community, highlighting the tragic consequences of domestic disputes that escalate into violence.
Source - Pindula
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