Gokwe Man (63) Killed For Demanding Lobola
A 63-year-old man from Kana, Gokwe South District in Midlands Province, was found murdered hours after he had demanded lobola from his son-in-law.
In a statement, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said Odent Matikiti was found dead with a swelling on the left ear near Kana Primary School.
He was last seen arguing with his son-in-law, Stanley Nkomo while the two were drinking beer.
It is alleged that the two quarrelled after Matikiti had demanded lobola from his son-in-law. Police said:
Police in Gokwe are investigating a case of murder in which Odent Matikiti (63) was found dead with swelling on the left ear near Kana Primary School.
The victim was last seen having an argument with his son-in-law, Stanley Nkomo during a beer-drinking spree. The victim had demanded lobola from the suspect.
This disturbing incident comes barely two days after a 19-year-old man from Nyawiswa village appeared before the Karoi Magistrates’ Court, charged with stock theft. He had stolen a cow and used it to pay lobola for his bride.
Locky Chigwengwe stole a black cow and used it to pay lobola to his father-in-law Ian Wamiridza. He was arrested for stock theft, convicted and sentenced to 9 years imprisonment.
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