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Man left for dead for refusing to buy beer
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A casual beer outing in Chiredzi turned into a nightmare after a simple request for alcohol escalated into a vicious assault that left one man hospitalised in critical condition and another facing attempted murder charges.
Kelvin Zambuko (31), of Village 4 Chikwirira, has been arrested and charged with attempted murder following a brutal attack on fellow villager Brighton Mupfumba (40). The incident occurred on May 29 at Chikwirira Township when Mupfumba reportedly refused to buy beer for Zambuko.
According to Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson, Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa, the confrontation took a violent turn when Zambuko struck Mupfumba on the head with a stone and beat him severely.
"I confirm an incident of attempted murder where a man was attacked with a stone by the accused after he refused to buy beer for him at Chikwirira Township," said Insp Dhewa. "Brighton was admitted in serious condition and Zambuko was arrested and is assisting police with investigations. We urge members of the public to resolve disputes without resorting to violence."
Reports indicate that Mupfumba had gone to the township around 3:00 PM to drink with friends and failed to return home that night. His 73-year-old father, Moses Mupfumba, searched for him in vain.
The next morning, Moses discovered Brighton unconscious near the township. He quickly rushed him to Chikwirira Clinic for emergency medical attention. Upon regaining consciousness, Brighton identified Zambuko as his attacker, recounting how he had been assaulted after refusing to buy him alcohol.
Due to the severity of his injuries, Brighton was later transferred to Chiredzi General Hospital, where he remains admitted under close medical observation.
The case has reignited calls for peaceful conflict resolution in local communities, with authorities warning against the rising trend of violent disputes over trivial matters.
Zambuko remains in custody as investigations continue.
Kelvin Zambuko (31), of Village 4 Chikwirira, has been arrested and charged with attempted murder following a brutal attack on fellow villager Brighton Mupfumba (40). The incident occurred on May 29 at Chikwirira Township when Mupfumba reportedly refused to buy beer for Zambuko.
According to Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson, Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa, the confrontation took a violent turn when Zambuko struck Mupfumba on the head with a stone and beat him severely.
"I confirm an incident of attempted murder where a man was attacked with a stone by the accused after he refused to buy beer for him at Chikwirira Township," said Insp Dhewa. "Brighton was admitted in serious condition and Zambuko was arrested and is assisting police with investigations. We urge members of the public to resolve disputes without resorting to violence."
The next morning, Moses discovered Brighton unconscious near the township. He quickly rushed him to Chikwirira Clinic for emergency medical attention. Upon regaining consciousness, Brighton identified Zambuko as his attacker, recounting how he had been assaulted after refusing to buy him alcohol.
Due to the severity of his injuries, Brighton was later transferred to Chiredzi General Hospital, where he remains admitted under close medical observation.
The case has reignited calls for peaceful conflict resolution in local communities, with authorities warning against the rising trend of violent disputes over trivial matters.
Zambuko remains in custody as investigations continue.
Source - TellZim
