Shurugwi Husband Goes On The Run After Beating Wife’s Lover To Death
A Shurugwi man went on the run after allegedly assaulting his wife’s lover, who later died in hospital from injuries sustained in the attack.
Moreblessing Dendere is being sought by police following the alleged assault on Anyway Zhuwawo, 46, at Dendere’s homestead in Dendere Village under Chief Banga on 11 October.
Zhuwawo sustained serious head injuries and a broken ankle during the incident.
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Husband Allegedly Finds Wife With Lover
Speaking to B-Metro, Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko said Zhuwawo had allegedly spent the night at the home of Dendere’s wife, Kuitakwashe Musaigwa, while her husband was away visiting Mutare.
Dendere reportedly returned home at around 10pm without informing his wife and found her and Zhuwawo sleeping in the bedroom.
He allegedly attacked Zhuwawo with an unidentified blunt object, striking him repeatedly across the body.
Despite his injuries, Zhuwawo managed to escape from the homestead and make his way to his residence. Mahoko said he was naked when he fled.
Zhuwawo Dies In Hospital
Zhuwawo, who was from Mapfumo Village under Chief Negomo in Murehwa, was taken to Gamwa Clinic for treatment the following day.
He was later transferred to Shurugwi District Hospital, where he died while admitted.
Police received a report of his death at Tongogara Police Station on 15 October at around 10am.
Mahoko confirmed that police were investigating the case as murder and working to establish the full circumstances surrounding Zhuwawo’s death.
Police Appeal For Information
Dendere remains wanted as investigators seek to establish his whereabouts and hear his account of the alleged assault.
Mahoko urged anyone with information that could assist police in locating him to come forward.
“We are keen to hear his side of the story on the allegations of murder, which he now faces,” he said.
Police investigations are continuing.
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