Forbidden Fruit: Chegutu Man Kills His Friend For An Apple

In an incident that has left Chegutu residents dumbfounded, a man is being charged in the courts after he kills his friend over an apple. A single fruit led to the demise of an innocent man in after a fatal attack from his friend.

A 23-year-old Emmmanuel Chingwaru, a resident of Umvomvo, Chegutu, has been brought before the Chegutu Magistrates’ Court to face charges of murder.

Details of the Incident That Led To The Gruesome Murder

According to the allegations, on July 15, 2024, in Umvomvo, Chegutu, the accused assaulted Personal Mwasura multiple times on the head, nose, and mouth. The accused used his head as he attacked the now deceased. Following this brutal assault, he stabbed Mwasura with a knife behind his left ear.

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The conflict reportedly stemmed from an argument over an apple that the accused had forcibly taken from Mwasura. This apple had originally been given to Mwasura by a relative. The accused, who wanted the apple for himself, then snatched the apple from the deceased. This is when the altercation started, as Mwasura only wanted to enjoy his apple.

Aftermath and Arrest

Mwasura succumbed to his injuries shortly after being admitted to Chegutu District Hospital. The accused fled the scene but was apprehended two days later.

The accused, who had his first hearing in the Chegutu Magistrate’s court, has been remanded in custody until August 2, 2024, pending further legal proceedings.

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Message from the National Prosecution Authority

The National Prosecution Authority of Zimbabwe urges the public to seek peaceful resolutions to disputes and to avoid taking the law into their own hands. This case has shown that it is possible for a small disagreement to lead to the most fatal results.

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