A 21-YEAR-OLD man from Filabusi has been arrested for
fatally stabbing a man who had offered him a lift.
Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson Chief
Inspector Philisani Ndebele confirmed the incident which occurred at Skuta area
in Filabusi last Saturday at around 9PM.
He said Everton Dube from Tsotsi B Village in Filabusi
stabbed John Dube from Mberengwa on the stomach. This was after Dube demanded
some of the money he had paid as fare since he was seated on the loading box.
‘’I can confirm that we recorded a murder case which
occurred in Skuta area in Filabusi. The now deceased John Dube was driving a
Ford Ranger double cab from Zvishavane to Mbalabala with six passengers on
board. When he got to Mberengwa turn off he picked up three more passengers who
were going to Skuta and they agreed to pay $55 each.’’
Upon dropping off at Skuta, Everton Dube demanded back $10
from the driver after complaining that he travelled uncomfortably as he had
been seated on the loading box and it was windy,’’ he said.
Chief Insp Ndebele
said the driver disembarked from the vehicle in order to resolve the matter
with Everton. He said instead Everton drew a knife and stabbed Dube on
the stomach leaving his intestines protruding.
Chief Insp Ndebele said the other passengers rushed to
Dube’s aid while Everton removed the keys from the ignition and fled with them.
He said the passengers stopped another vehicle which
ferried Dube to the nearest hospital but he died along the way. Chief Insp Ndebele said the matter was reported to the
police resulting in Everton’s arrest while at his home.
He urged members of the public to desist from resorting to
violence when faced with disputes.
‘’We continue to urge people to desist from resorting to
violence when faced with disputes. They should find amicable ways of resolving
issues or engage third parties. People should also desist from carrying around
dangerous weapons. As police we recently issued a ban against the carrying of
these dangerous weapons as they have been the cause of many murder cases and
serious assault cases.
“In this case a life was lost over $10 yet the matter could
have been resolved easily. People are often murdered over trivial issues.
Motorists should also be careful on who they offer lifts and not pick up people
randomly,” Chief Insp Ndebele said. Chronicle
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