Staff Reporter

A drinking spree in Zhombe ended in death after imbibers fought over US$5-00 change at Village Ndebele, Chief Samambwa area in Zhombe.

The incident occurred on 27 July 2024 around 0200 hours at Village Ndebele under Chief Samambwa.

According to Midlands Police Spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko it is alleged, the deceased Cliff Maunganidze (36) and the suspect Mariny Marimbe (31) were friends and they used to drink beer together.

“On the fateful day Maunganidze went to the suspect’s homestead to claim his change. A heated argument arose between the two and the suspect became violent. He took a drill bit from a jack hammer which was in the room and assaulted Maunganidze all over the body. As if that was not enough, the assault continued, despite people trying to refrain him. He picked an axe handle and a hoe and severely assaulted Maunganidze before dragging and locking him up in a room used as a fowl run,” he said.

It is said around 0850 hours the same day the suspect’s sister unlocked the room and discovered that Maunganidze had already died. Matter was reported to the police and Marimbe was arrested at a nearby mine.

The body of the deceased is at Kwekwe General Hospital awaiting post mortem.

Police urged members of the public to desist from resorting to violence as a solution to disputes.