Shupikai Chikuvira of Tokoti village, under Chief
Chitsungo, was found hanging near a footpath after his girlfriend reportedly refused
to elope and cohabit with him.
Mashonaland East acting provincial police spokesperson
Inspector Tendai Mwanza confirmed the incident yesterday.
“We are investigating the case of a man who hanged himself
in Mutawatawa on August 4 after he allegedly had a misunderstanding with his
lover. We urge people to exercise restraint and solve their misunderstandings
amicably. It is, therefore, regrettable that a life was lost,” he said.
According to the police, Chikuvira visited his girlfriend,
who was panning for gold along Mazowe River on August 4, and proposed that she
elopes with him.
She, however, turned down the proposal, saying her parents
had not approved of their relationship.
In a fit of rage, Chikuvira left the scene threatening to
commit suicide and was later found hanging from a tree along a pathway leading
to Chitsungo business centre.
Villagers then reported the matter at Mutawatawa Police
Station. Newsday
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