Philemon Jambaya
Zimbabweans are worried about the rise in murder and attempted murder cases where in most cases guns, knives, machetes, axes, and other weapons of a similar nature are being used to settle disputes.
In January 2023 alone, the country recorded at least 35 murder cases according to police reports. Incidents recorded that month included the much-publicised Hwedza murders involving ex-CID officer Jason Muvevi who shot to death two people including a senior police officer.
Questions have been raised on why murder cases are now on the rise compared to yesteryear, with some arguing they are being necessitated by drug abuse and rituals.
“People are indulging in a lot of drugs these days and they are always intoxicated to the extent that they no longer respect the sanctity of life. There is a need therefore to educate our people on the dangers of abusing drugs and alcohol,” psychologist Tawanda Mtetwa said in an interview.
Mtetwa’s sentiments were also echoed by Tendai Zaranyika who said,
“We need to respect life… people are now killing each other like flies. We should eradicate abuse of drugs and other substances,” Zaranyika said.
Police national Spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said that murder cases are on the rise because of varying factors.
“Murder cases are on the rise and as the police we are really worried. Our investigations have shown that drug abuse, social disputes, marital disputes /infidelity are some of the causes of murder.
“They are also other people who are practising rituals and the police want to warn them that the long arm of the law will not spare them,” Nyathi told Zim Now
Tapiwa Karuru, a local pastor, said people should know that life is given by God and he is the only one who should decide the demise of anyone.
“God is the ultimate giver of life, and its taker. Even the ten commandments allude to that and yet we continue to witness murder cases rise on a daily basis,” he said.
The ZRP said that they will be conducting awareness campaigns to educate the general public on how to resolve disputes without engaging in violence.
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