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Brother murdered over dog fight
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What began as a quarrel over fighting dogs between two brothers in Ziyapenduka Village under Chief Mutema, Chipinge, has ended in tragedy, with one of the siblings brutally murdered and the other now the subject of a police manhunt.
Police in Manicaland have confirmed they are looking for 48-year-old Amos Nduna in connection with the murder of his elder brother, Rallion Chiambiro Nduna (68), whose body was discovered with horrific injuries in his banana field on Tuesday morning.
According to Acting Manicaland provincial police spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Wiseman Chinyoka, the deceased, a widower, lived alone at Farm Number 14 in the village and was being cared for by a neighbour, Ms Belinah Kanyezi (45).
The events leading to the murder began on Monday morning, when Ms Kanyezi arrived to assist Nduna with his household chores. After cleaning, the two proceeded to his banana field about 400 metres from the homestead, with the late Nduna carrying a machete and measuring wire for his field work.
"Along the way, they met Amos, the younger brother to the deceased. A confrontation ensued after their dogs started fighting. Amos used a catapult to shoot his brother's dogs, sparking a heated argument," said Assistant Inspector Chinyoka.
Amos reportedly accused his elder brother of failing to control his dogs, claiming they had previously attacked his wife and children. Ms Kanyezi managed to calm the situation, and they all went their separate ways.
Later that day, around 1pm, Ms Kanyezi saw Amos again near a river and inquired about the root of the dispute. He alluded vaguely to long-standing family issues, but did not provide further details.
By 5pm, Ms Kanyezi became concerned when she was unable to reach the late Nduna by phone. She kept trying but to no avail.
The following morning, at 6am, she visited his homestead and found it locked and deserted. Fearing the worst, she made her way to the banana field - and there she made the gruesome discovery.
Nduna's lifeless body lay in a pool of blood, with severe head injuries and a severed left palm. Police were alerted and officers from ZRP Chipinge Rural and CID Chipinge attended the scene.
During investigations, police recovered a green cloth covering the body, a Samsung mobile phone, a banana pruning machete, and a measuring wire nearby. A key to the deceased's house was found under the body. A brown cap was also discovered close to the head.
"The body had deep cuts to the head and arm, with a completely amputated left palm. The injuries suggest the attack was deliberate and vicious," said Assistant Inspector Chinyoka.
Although a motive has not yet been conclusively established, investigators are focusing on Amos due to the earlier confrontation and underlying family tensions.
The police have launched a manhunt for Amos Nduna, who remains at large.
The body of the deceased was taken to Chipinge District Hospital for a post-mortem.
Police are appealing to members of the public with any information on the suspect's whereabouts to come forward.
Police in Manicaland have confirmed they are looking for 48-year-old Amos Nduna in connection with the murder of his elder brother, Rallion Chiambiro Nduna (68), whose body was discovered with horrific injuries in his banana field on Tuesday morning.
According to Acting Manicaland provincial police spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Wiseman Chinyoka, the deceased, a widower, lived alone at Farm Number 14 in the village and was being cared for by a neighbour, Ms Belinah Kanyezi (45).
The events leading to the murder began on Monday morning, when Ms Kanyezi arrived to assist Nduna with his household chores. After cleaning, the two proceeded to his banana field about 400 metres from the homestead, with the late Nduna carrying a machete and measuring wire for his field work.
"Along the way, they met Amos, the younger brother to the deceased. A confrontation ensued after their dogs started fighting. Amos used a catapult to shoot his brother's dogs, sparking a heated argument," said Assistant Inspector Chinyoka.
Amos reportedly accused his elder brother of failing to control his dogs, claiming they had previously attacked his wife and children. Ms Kanyezi managed to calm the situation, and they all went their separate ways.
Later that day, around 1pm, Ms Kanyezi saw Amos again near a river and inquired about the root of the dispute. He alluded vaguely to long-standing family issues, but did not provide further details.
By 5pm, Ms Kanyezi became concerned when she was unable to reach the late Nduna by phone. She kept trying but to no avail.
Nduna's lifeless body lay in a pool of blood, with severe head injuries and a severed left palm. Police were alerted and officers from ZRP Chipinge Rural and CID Chipinge attended the scene.
During investigations, police recovered a green cloth covering the body, a Samsung mobile phone, a banana pruning machete, and a measuring wire nearby. A key to the deceased's house was found under the body. A brown cap was also discovered close to the head.
"The body had deep cuts to the head and arm, with a completely amputated left palm. The injuries suggest the attack was deliberate and vicious," said Assistant Inspector Chinyoka.
Although a motive has not yet been conclusively established, investigators are focusing on Amos due to the earlier confrontation and underlying family tensions.
The police have launched a manhunt for Amos Nduna, who remains at large.
The body of the deceased was taken to Chipinge District Hospital for a post-mortem.
Police are appealing to members of the public with any information on the suspect's whereabouts to come forward.
Source - newsday
