Two 15-Year-Old Boys Face Murder Charges Following Stabbing of 25-Year-Old Man
In an incident that has shocked the nation, two 15-year-old boys are facing murder charges after allegedly stabbing a 25-year-old man to death. The incident occurred in the early hours of April 7th in Mazowe, according to the police.
Argument over Girlfriend Leads to Fatal Stabbing
According to a police statement, the victim, Nisadi Maruza, confronted the suspects after allegedly seeing them talking to his girlfriend. This led to an argument which resulted in the two boys stabbing the victim multiple times with a steel rod on his chest and back. The victim was rushed to the hospital, but unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries and died shortly after.
Police Launch Investigation
The police have launched an investigation into the matter, and the suspects have been taken into custody. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Marlborough confirmed the incident in a statement and said they are “investigating a murder case in which two male juveniles (15) stabbed to death Nisadi Maruza (25) with a steel rod on the chest and back after an argument at Nduna Shops, SAS Mine, Mazowe on 07/04/23 at around 00:00 hours”.
Mob Attack Leads to Death of Theft Suspect
In another incident, police in Harare are investigating a mob attack that led to the death of a 38-year-old theft suspect. According to police reports, the victim, Nomore Mutseriwa, was attacked by a mob for allegedly stealing two cellphones and a Bluetooth speaker radio at a house along Bradfield Road in the low-density suburb of Waterfalls.
Police Launch Investigation into Mob Attack
The police have launched an investigation into the matter, and they have urged members of the public to refrain from taking the law into their own hands. “We are appealing to members of the public to refrain from taking the law into their own hands and let the police do their job,” a police spokesperson said.