BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI
A Masvingo man and his three daughters, including a juvenile have been arrested over a brutal murder of a 77-year-old and 92-year-old relatives rooted in witchcraft allegations.
The incident occurred on Friday, at around 7AM in Chorupanga Village, Nyajena,, where Rameck Chidinhika (53) and his three daughters, Constancia Chidinhika (28), Vimbai Chidinhika (19), and a juvenile (15), were arrested by the Zimbabwe Republic Police for the murder of Tizirai Chidinhika (77) and Miriam Polisiri (92).
The motive behind the killing was allegedly related to witchcraft and casting misfortune on the first suspect’s family.
In a separate case, Police is seeking information regarding the murder of Jabson Bunukwa Kwangwari (35), who was found dead in Village 1 Runhare, Chiredzi, on the same day.
The body was discovered in an advanced state of decomposition with deep cuts on the head and arm, and a blood-stained axe was recovered at the scene.
The police are urging anyone with information to contact the National Complaints Desk on (0242) 70 3631 or WhatsApp on 0712 800 197, or report at the nearest Police Station.