Three assailants fatally stabbed a 39-year-old man from Lower Gweru in a revenge attack on Christmas Eve.
Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, the ZRP spokesperson for Midlands Province, confirmed the incident which occurred around 11 PM.
The victim, Nqobizitha Mazibuko, was attacked along a dusty road leading from Madigane Business Centre in Madigane Village, under Chief Sogwala. Said Mahoko:
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Mazibuko’s assailants, identified as Thabani Mpofu, Nqabutho Bhebhe, and Nkosilathi, confronted him about a past assault, seeking revenge. Despite Mazibuko’s attempt to flee, the suspects chased after him and fatally stabbed him.
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An eyewitness attempted to intervene and save Mazibuko from the attack but was unable to do so. Said Mahoko:
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The suspects fled the scene, leaving Mazibuko lying on the road. Mazibuko’s body was discovered around 5 AM on Christmas Day.
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Mahoko said police officers from Maboleni responded to the scene and are currently investigating the incident.
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A 39-year-old man named Nqobizitha Mazibuko was stabbed to death by three people in a revenge attack on Christmas Eve in Lower Gweru. The attackers, Thabani Mpofu, Nqabutho Bhebhe, and Nkosilathi, chased Mazibuko and killed him even though he tried to run away. An eyewitness tried to help but couldn't stop the attack. The attackers ran away, leaving Mazibuko's body on the road. The police are now investigating the incident.

Lower Gweru Man (39) Killed By 3 Assailants In Revenge Attack

A 24-year-old man from Zhombe, Midlands Province, is in critical condition at a local hospital after being attacked by three assailants in a revenge attack.
Joshua Zigandiwa of Village Kasekerere under Chief Ntabeni was reportedly savaged by three men after a misunderstanding over an issue that “occurred long ago”.
The incident occurred as they were drinking beer at Ngigeni Business Centre in Zhombe.
ZRP spokesperson in Midlands Province Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko said that a misunderstanding arose between Zingandiwa and Mthabisi Matengambiri (18) of Village Sindi over a long-standing grudge. He said:
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Matengambiri resultedly struck Zigandiwa with an axe once on the cheek before handing the axe to Lungisani Ndlovu (18) who also struck Zigandiwa on the back of the head.
As if that was not enough, another member of the gang, Thulani Siwela (20), also took an empty bottle and struck the complainant once on the head resulting in him falling unconscious.
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Insp. Mahoko said police officers who were on patrol came to Zigandiwa’s rescue and apprehended the three suspects.
They helped rush the complainant to the hospital where he is said to be battling for his life.
Violent crime is a serious problem in Zimbabwe. The most common types of violent crime include armed robbery, carjacking, home invasion, and assault.
Some of the most common causes of violent crime include poverty, unemployment, drug and alcohol abuse, political instability, and a lack of education.
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