AN ex-convict from Bulilima has been arrested for allegedly
fatally assaulting his maternal grandmother using a spade two weeks after being
released from prison.
He reportedly accused her of having instigated his initial
arrest.
Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson, Chief
Inspector Philisani Ndebele said Sibikwaphi Ncube (75) was killed last Tuesday
in Matjinge Village, Bulilima District.
Her grandson, Mpilwenhle Mabhena (25) was released from
prison on March 13 and allegedly killed his granny by striking her with a spade
on the head while she was asleep in the kitchen with other grandchildren.
“He took a spade and struck his grandmother on the head and
her grandchildren were woken up by the old woman’s scream for help,” said Chief
Insp Ndebele.
Mabhena fled and Ncube died on the spot as a result of the
attack.The matter was reported to the police who attended the
scene. Mabhena was arrested later.
A source who preferred anonymity said Mabhena accused his
grandmother of reporting him to the police, resulting in him being arrested and
jailed.
Our Bulawayo Bureau could not immediately establish the
charges that led to Mabhena’s incarceration and how long he had spent in jail.
Herald
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