Senior citizen found hanging from tree in Rushinga
RUSHINGA - Villagers in Kanzou Village, Rushinga, were left shocked after a 70-year-old man was found hanging from a tree branch in a suspected suicide case.
The deceased has been identified as Ephraim Musvaire.
Acting Mashonaland Central provincial police spokesperson Assistant Inspector Lucy Chigwenhese confirmed the incident and said investigations were underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the death.
"We are investigating a sudden death case in Rushinga where Musvaire was found hanging from a tree branch," said Chigwenhese.
According to police, Musvaire's body was discovered by villagers, who subsequently alerted authorities.
The circumstances leading to the incident remain unclear.
Police said investigations are continuing and appealed to members of the public with information that may assist the inquiry to come forward.
The incident has left villagers in the area shaken as the community awaits the outcome of the police investigation.
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