Police hunt husband over pregnant wife's murder

Police have confirmed that a 32-year-old pregnant woman was allegedly murdered by her husband in Shamva after he accused her of having an affair with another man.

The victim, Everjoy Amos, was four months pregnant and a mother of three young daughters. Her husband, Leonard Padzikamambo Mubaira (41), an artisanal miner at Bester Mine in Shamva, is alleged to have fatally assaulted her before fleeing the scene.

National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident, saying investigations were underway.

Police allege that Mubaira confronted Tawanda Nyakudya (31) on September 13, accusing him of having an extramarital affair with Amos.

"On September 13, 2026, at around 0400 hours, and at House Number 686 Muwanga Street, Shamva, the accused person, who was armed with an iron bar, proceeded to the informant's place of residence. He accused Tawanda Nyakudya of having an extramarital affair with Everjoy Amos. The suspect left after promising to return so that they could resolve the issue," said Nyathi.

Later that morning, at around 7am, Nyakudya reportedly went to Mubaira's house and instructed children who were playing outside to call their parents.

When the children entered the bedroom, they allegedly found Amos lying in a pool of blood.

Mubaira was reportedly not at the house at the time, and the children informed Nyakudya, who then reported the matter to police.

Police officers who attended the scene found Amos's body covered with a blanket. She had suffered two deep wounds, one above her right eye and another on the top of her head.

A 5lb hammer, believed to have been used in the alleged attack, was recovered beside the bed.

Amos's body was taken to Shamva Hospital mortuary pending a post-mortem examination.

Mubaira is reportedly still at large, while police have intensified investigations.

The Shamva murder comes as police investigate another suspected multiple murder in Darwendale.

A mother and her two children were allegedly killed at Shirleigh Farm on September 13 by an unknown suspect.

The victims were identified as Abigail Mwale (26), Johanne Maiswa (5) and Jayden Mwale (seven months).

According to police, the suspect allegedly dragged the bodies into a hut, locked it from outside and set the structure on fire.

"The ZRP is investigating a case of murder in which an unknown suspect allegedly killed three victims, a mother and her two children, at Shirleigh Farm, Darwendale, on September 13, 2026," Nyathi said.

Police recovered a blood-stained white cloth, a white sack, an adze and a pair of socks at the scene.

The bodies were taken to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals Mortuary for post-mortem examinations.

Police appealed to anyone with information that could assist investigations to report to the nearest police station or contact the National Complaints Desk on 0242 703631 or via WhatsApp on 0712 800 197.

Meanwhile, police in Masvingo have arrested three people in connection with another murder reported near Madzivadondo Business Centre on September 12.

The suspects were identified as Joseph Mutsikwa (20), Elikias Elikane Madobi (19) and Taona Nerupiri.

Their arrests followed the discovery of the body of Alen Njena (20), who was found at the scene with a stab wound to the chest.

An Okapi knife was recovered beside the body as police continued investigations into the circumstances surrounding Njena's death.