A Chipinge family is mourning the death of a 38-year-old man following his deportation from South Africa.
Luke Sithole, from Watershed Village under Chief Mapungwana, was found hanging near his family’s homestead last week.
Police confirmed the incident and said investigations were still underway.
According to police, Sithole had experienced emotional distress after returning to Zimbabwe in May.
His family said he remained troubled about personal belongings he had left in South Africa.
Family Raises Concern Over His Struggle
Sithole’s father, 72-year-old Mike Sithole, reportedly told police about his son’s concerns.
He said his son repeatedly discussed the property he could not recover after his deportation.
Assistant Inspector Wiseman Chinyoka confirmed the family’s account.
He said Sithole had frequently spoken about his belongings during the months following his return.
“Luke’s father reported that after being deported from South Africa sometime in May, his son repeatedly complained about belongings he had left behind. He said Luke was constantly worried about recovering the property and often spoke about it,” Assistant Inspector Chinyoka said.
Meanwhile, police said Sithole followed his normal routine on the evening of 11 September.
He went to bed as usual before his father checked on him the next morning.
However, his bedroom was empty when his father went looking for him.
Police Investigate Death
The family continued searching around the homestead before discovering Sithole outside the yard.
His father then alerted officers at ZRP Chipinge about the discovery.
Police attended the scene and subsequently transported the body to Chipinge District Hospital mortuary.
A post-mortem examination is expected to assist with the investigation.
Police said they had not recovered any suicide note at the scene.
They also said preliminary investigations had not indicated signs of foul play.
“The matter is being treated as a suspected suicide. Investigations are continuing,” Assistant Inspector Chinyoka said.
Police have urged people experiencing emotional distress to seek help rather than face their struggles alone.
They encouraged affected individuals to approach relatives, community leaders, churches or professional counsellors for support.
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