Vimbiso with her late husband |
Darlington Chitsa, who is married, was also accused of
bedding the deceased Spencer Mushonga’s wife, Vimbiso Mukundwi.
Last week on Thursday, a bruised Mushonga was found in a
river near Zimunya Township just outside Mutare. He was rushed to Victoria Chitepo
(Mutare) Provincial Hospital, but died before admission.
The police are suspecting foul play on Mushonga’s death and
two post mortems have been done to ascertain the cause of his death.
Investigations are still in progress.
But Mushonga’s relatives are convinced that the two alleged
lovebirds – Chitsa and Mukundwi – orchestrated his death by forcing him to
drink poison and faking a suicide.
A desperate Chitsa scaled the fence and took to his heels
after about 20 vehicles ferrying irate mourners stormed his residence.
On their way from Dangamvura Cemetery, Mushonga’s relatives
drove to Chitsa’s place of residence. It is said the mourners wanted to mete
instant justice on the forex dealer who plies his trade in Mutare’s downtown
area.
Armed with an assortment of weapons, the mob allegedly
broke into his yard and broke all windowpanes, before unleashing an orgy of
violence that shook the neighbourhood. Those who witnessed the drama said the
mourners were baying for Chitsa’s blood.
“I was outside when the convoy arrived and I had to lock
myself up in the house fearing for my life,” said a neighbour who requested
anonymity.
A black Toyota Harrier sport utility vehicle that was
parked in the yard was extensively damaged after the mourners uprooted some
iron poles and used them to destroy it.
When they tried to burn the vehicle, the fire was put out
after it had only burnt some seat belts.
Mukundwi, who together with her relatives was barred from
attending the funeral, refused to comment.
“I can’t talk to you right now. I have no comment,” she
said. When contacted for comment, Chitsa denied ever having an
affair with Mukundwi.
“I don’t know the woman you are talking about. It is all
news to me,” he said.
“These people destroyed my property for no reason because I
was not in love with the deceased’s wife and did not play any part in his
death. I have since made a police report over that issue.”
Manicaland provincial police spokesperson Inspector
Tavhiringwa Kakohwa confirmed that a malicious damage to property report was
made at Mutare Central Police Station, under CR number 845/20.
“We are now looking for Archiford Mushonga and several
other suspects who took part in committing the crime,” he said.
“It is alleged that on May 16, the complainant received a
phone call from a friend who told him that the mourners were coming to his
house to beat him up. When he was about to flee, he saw about 20 cars
approaching his house. The mourners were shouting that they wanted to beat the
complainant for having a love affair with the deceased’s wife. The complainant
managed to escape and fled from the house.
“He left a Toyota Harrier which was extensively damaged.
The suspects tried to burn it, but only a seat belt got burnt. They disappeared
after committing the crime.”
Insp Kakohwa said anyone with information leading to the
arrest of the suspects should alert the nearest police station. Manica Post
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