Mob justice turns fatal as 20 villagers are arrest...

Mob justice turns fatal as 20 villagers are arrested for murder

Zim Now Writer

A 45-year-old man, Hloniphani Ndlovu from Maphisa, Kezi in Matabeleland South Province was recently murdered by a mob of over 20 individuals for robbery.

The circumstances leading up to the incident began with Ndlovu, who was armed with a firearm, robbing a group of individuals who are now considered suspects in the case.

The suspects who have since been arrested and are set to appear in court are, Tamsanqa Nyathi, 22, Perfect Nyoni, 22, Godswill Dube, 21, Somandla Ndlovu,17, Lodrick Hloniphani, 24, all from Malindi village in Kezi and Mkhululi Ncube, 39, Prince Nkosilathi Khumalo, 32 and Makesure Mguni, 33, all from Mangala village in Kezi.

It is reported that after the robbery, the suspects reportedly teamed up and pursued Ndlovu. Upon catching up with him, they subjected him to a severe assault. Subsequently, the suspects handed him over to local police in Maphisa. Recognising the severity of his injuries, the authorities referred him to hospital.

He succumbed to his injuries shortly after being admitted to the hospital.

The incident has raised concerns within the community, as the alleged murder involved a large group of individuals.

Police have launched an investigation into the matter to identify and apprehend the suspects.

Matabeleland South police spokesperson Inspector Loveness Mangena confirmed the incident and urged members of the public to desist from taking the law into their own hands but allow the authorities to deal with such cases.