The Sunday Mail
Online Reporter
POLICE have arrested five men on allegations of murdering a 50-year-old man in Matabeleland North, whom they assaulted after accusing him of stock theft.
In a statement on Wednesday, police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrests.
“Police in Madlambuzi arrested Robson Vundla (62), Johnson Ndlovu (58), Ncube Lindani (25), Wait Ngwenya (22) and Njabulo Mhlanga (18) in connection with a case of murder, which occurred in the Dapute area on August 8, 2022.
“The suspects allegedly assaulted Cabangani Moyo and Mpikiswane Mvundla (50) on allegations of stock theft,” he said.
“On noticing that the victims were severely injured, the suspects took them to ZRP Butshe Base, where they were referred to Makhulela Clinic for treatment.”
Mpikiswane Mvundla died upon arrival at the clinic.
