Mystery As UK Nurse Found Dead In Harare Hotel Hours After Flying In From Britain

A profound mystery surrounds the death of a UK-based nurse, discovered in a Harare hotel room mere hours after she flew into the country from Britain. The body of 35-year-old Rebecca Yeukai Nguruve was found on the morning of Monday, February 2, 2026, turning what should have been a homecoming into a tragedy.

Police have confirmed they are investigating the incident, with initial evidence pointing towards a suspected suicide. The rapid sequence of events—from her arrival to her death—has left authorities and the community searching for answers.

Cleaners Make Harrowing Discovery

Harare provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Luckmore Chakanza, provided a detailed account of the discovery at the Jameson Hotel in the city’s Central Business District. Inspector Chakanza confirmed the timeline, stating Nguruve had checked in during the very early hours of Sunday.

“I can confirm the death of 35-year-old Rebecca Yeukai Nguruve. Her body was discovered on February 2 around 9am at Jameson Hotel in Harare after cleaners noticed water dashing out from her room during the cleaning routine.”

The alert response from hotel staff led to the immediate involvement of the police. Inspector Chakanza’s statement confirms the death was reported just over a day after Nguruve’s arrival, highlighting the narrow window of time in which the tragedy unfolded.

Police Reveal Evidence Found In Room

During their examination of the scene, police officers recovered specific items from the hotel room. Inspector Chakanza disclosed the nature of this evidence, which is central to the ongoing investigation.

“Police found maize herbicides near the body and various pills were also recovered from the room.”

Despite the presence of these materials, which suggest a specific course of events, the police have been careful to avoid a final judgement. The official cause of death remains undetermined pending further forensic analysis.

While the evidence currently points toward suicide, police have not yet released an official cause of death pending a full investigation and autopsy results.

A Silent Hotel And A Grieving Community

The management of the Jameson Hotel has not publicly commented on the incident. A visit to the establishment by H-Metro on Tuesday, February 3, found senior management unavailable, with an acting manager declining to provide a statement.

The news has provoked an outpouring of grief and confusion online, with friends, former colleagues, and members of the Zimbabwean diaspora expressing shock.

The central, haunting question persists: what could have happened in the short span between Rebecca Yeukai Nguruve’s arrival in Harare and her death? The police investigation continues as those who knew her seek closure.