A PARKS official stationed in Chimanimani, who was
allegedly caught red-handed bedding a married woman in her matrimonial bedroom,
is lucky to be alive after being accidently shot by his firearm following a
scuffle with the woman’s husband and son.
Tendai Katerere (36), who in court papers was cited as a
game ranger with the Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Management, was
allegedly shot on the left leg and was still admitted at Mutambara Mission
Hospital for treatment.
The suspects who were allegedly involved in the scuffle –
Lazarus Matiza (46) and Malvin Rori (23) – both of Mutekesanwa village under
Chief Chikukwa, have since been arrested on attempted murder charges.
They appeared before Chipinge magistrate Mr Poterai
Gwezhira last Friday who remanded them in custody to October 11 for trial.
Matiza and Rori – who were self actors when they appeared
in court – pleaded not guilty to the charge.
However, Mr Gwezhira advised them to engage a lawyer as
they were facing a serious offence.
Mr Gift Bikita prosecuted. Mr Bikita told the court that on September 25, 2019 at
around 9pm, in Mutekesanwa village, Matiza and Rori arrived at their home and
allegedly found Katerere in bed with Edina Rori in her matrimonial bedroom.
Edina is customarily married to Matiza. “Edina is married to Matiza and is the mother to Malvin
Rori. The two (allegedly) found Katerere sleeping with Edina, armed with an
AK47 riffle (serial number 1963300ZA). The firearm had 14 rounds of live
ammunition,” he said.
The two accused persons allegedly wrestled with Katerere
and disarmed him.
“During the scuffle the accused persons (allegedly) shot
Katerere once on the left foot. Upon realising that they had shot Katerere, the
two allegedly released him. Katerere disappeared into the darkness.
“The two seized the firearm and surrendered it to the
police in Chimanimani and were coincidentally arrested. Katerere later made a
police report and the scene was attended. The accused persons led police to the
scene and eight cartridges were recovered. The complainant was referred to
Mutambara Mission Hospital, where he is still admitted for specialist
treatment. He sustained a wound on the left foot,” said Mr Bikita. Manica Post
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