Man fatally axes brother-in-law

Zim Now Writer

Police are looking for a Mberengwa man who axed his 22-year-old brother-in-law to death following a family dispute.

Prince Makowa, 22, died upon admission to Gweru Provincial Hospital following the attack.

Tavonga Chitoro axed Makowa indiscriminately all over the body, accusing him of playing a role to his separation from his wife.

The incident occurred last month at Sokile Village under Chief Mataruse in Mberengwa District.

The deceased was a brother to the suspect’s wife. When the tragedy occurred, Chitoro had divorced his wife.

Midlands provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mohoko confirmed the incident.

“On 19 March 2023 at around 2am, Makowa was asleep outside his house at his homestead when the suspect came and struck him with an axe all over the body. The suspect accused the deceased of causing the separation between him and his wife,” he said.

“The matter was reported to the police on the same day at around 7am and our officers attended the scene, but the suspect could not be located.”

Makowa sustained deep cuts on both legs and right hand and was taken to Zvishavane District Hospital. He was further transferred to Gweru Provincial Hospital where he died a few days later.

Police have since launched a manhunt for Chitoro.

“Once again, we urge members of the public to desist from resorting to violence when resolving disputes to avoid unnecessary loss of lives,” said Insp Mahoko.