Chitungwiza Man Arrested After Running Over Former Landlady Over Rental Dispute

Chitungwiza Man Accused of Running Over Former Landlady After Rental Dispute

A rental dispute in Chitungwiza turned violent after a 33-year-old man allegedly struck his sister’s former landlady with a car following a heated confrontation over unpaid rentals.

Marvelous Sihlangu allegedly used his Toyota March to hit Tafadzwa Chiriseri, 27, along Mafukachuma Road in Zengeza 2 on Monday.

Chiriseri suffered fractures to both lower limbs and was rushed to Chitungwiza Hospital for medical attention.

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Dispute Over Unpaid Rentals Escalates

Harare Provincial Police spokesperson Inspector Luckmore Chakanza confirmed the incident and said Sihlangu had been arrested and was facing attempted murder charges.

Police said the confrontation began when Chiriseri went to the home of Sihlangu’s sister, Nomisilo Nyathi, to demand payment for outstanding rentals.

According to police, Nyathi told Chiriseri that she had not yet secured the money.

The situation allegedly escalated when Chiriseri took Nyathi’s sofas and loaded them onto a push cart before contacting Sihlangu’s brother.

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Alleged Assault Before Car Incident

Police said Sihlangu later arrived at his sister’s home after being informed about the dispute.

A misunderstanding reportedly broke out between him and Chiriseri, during which the woman allegedly bit Sihlangu’s left middle finger before leaving the scene.

Police said the two later crossed paths when Sihlangu was travelling to Chitungwiza Hospital.

It was during this encounter that he allegedly struck Chiriseri with his vehicle.