A CHIPINGE couple committed suicide by hanging from trusses
in their bedroom on Saturday in a suspected case of domestic violence.
Manicaland police spokesperson Inspector, Tavhiringwa
Kakohwa confirmed the deaths of Francisco Mashava (20) and his wife Rebecca
Sithole (26) of Plot 3 Ravenshood Farm under Chief Mutema in Chipinge.
“The two were found hanging on ropes inside their bedroom
hut on Saturday,” said Insp Kakohwa.
The bodies of the deceased were discovered by Rebbecca’s
mother, Nyukase Mashava (49) of Plot 5 Ravenshood, Chipinge.
“Around 10am on Saturday morning Nyukase passed by the
couples homestead on her way from the fields.
“She repeatedly knocked on the door but it was not opened.
She then proceeded to enter the house only to find the two hanging from the
trusses inside the hut,” Insp Kakohwa added.
Two broken cellphones were also found lying on the floor
and no suicide note was found.
The exact reason for the deaths is yet to be ascertained,
the police said. The bodies of the two were taken to Chipinge Hospital for post
mortem. Inspector Kakohwa however urged the public to settle domestic disputes
amicably and avoid fights that in most cases end tragically for one or either
parties.
Meanwhile, police in Mutare have arrested two suspects
linked to the robbery and subsequent murder of a 26 -year-old taxi driver whose
body was found near Forbes border last week.
Inspector Kakohwa identified the deceased as Wellington
Tatenda Musewe of 4392 Hobhouse Phase Two Mutare.
“The man was shot in the head and dumped at a farm near
Forbes border post a fortnight ago,” said Insp Kakohwa.
The two accused Leonard Machaka (22) and Talent Michael
Matambo (20) of 3136 Chikanga Phase Two have been arrested and are assisting
police with investigations. The third suspect Brian Chakandinakira however, is
still at large. Inspector Kakohwa said he did not have full details on the
case.
“I am yet to get full details concerning that matter,” he
said.
It is believed that on the fateful day, February 16, around
1.30am the now deceased was hired by Matambo to take him to Road Motor Services
depot. On arrival at the depot Musewe was asked to stop as Matambo had a few
items to collect.
The third suspect Chakandinakira is then said to have
arrived at the scene and opened fire at the driver killing him on the spot. The
two then took the car to Maruni farm where they dumped the body.
Musewe’s body was found last week Monday at an advanced
state of decomposition, lying near a stream. According to Insp Kakohwa the body
was discovered by Elias Nyamasime (36) a resident of Mutare last Monday who
then alerted the police.
“Nyamasime was attending to his field near Forbes and went
in search of water at a nearby stream. As he was collecting water he stumbled
upon the body lying on the ground facing upwards.
“The man had no identification on him and was dressed in grey
shorts and grey T-shirt,” added Insp Kakohwa.
The body was however, identified later the same week by
relatives. Police attended the scene and ferried the body to Mutare Provincial
Hospital mortuary for post-mortem. Manica Post
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