A MAN from Nkayi in Matabeleland North was on Monday found
lying dead along the Victoria Falls-Bulawayo road in Nyamandlovu, shortly after
he was discharged from Mpilo Central Hospital where he was admitted for an
undisclosed ailment, police said yesterday.
The man, identified as Gift Sibanda (24) from Somthanyelo
Village under Chief Sikhobokhobo area was discovered by a police officer at
around 9.25AM.
Police spokesperson for Matabeleland North Chief Inspector
Siphiwe Makonese confirmed the incident yesterday, saying they suspected no
foul play.
She said a police officer stumbled upon the deceased and
notified his counterparts at Nyamandlovu Police Station.
“One of our police officers came across the deceased lying
facing upwards along the Victoria Falls-Bulawayo Road at the 32km peg. When he
got closer he discovered that the man was dead,” she said.
The police officer searched the deceased’s clothes and
discovered a hospital medical card, which indicated that the man had just been
discharged from Mpilo Central Hospital.
“The medical card indicated that the deceased had
previously gone to seek medical treatment on Wednesday last week at St Luke’s
Hospital in Lupane. He was then referred to Mpilo Central Hospital the
following day and card showed that he had visited the hospital at around 8 am
before being discharged,” said Chief Insp Makonese.
The police officer notified Nyamandlovu Police Station who
attended the scene.
Chief Insp Makonese said they suspected no foul play and
the case is being treated as sudden death due to illness. She, however, did not
disclose the ailment.
The body was taken to United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH)
mortuary.
Meanwhile, Chief Insp Makonese said police in Tsholotsho
have launched a manhunt for a 32-year-old man who killed his father for
reprimanding him for insulting mourners at a funeral.
“When he was warned about his behaviour, the suspect left
the place and went home. When the father followed him home, the suspect struck
him several times with a fire stand and he died on the spot.
“The accused is on the run and police are investigating the
matter. We are appealing for anyone with information on his whereabouts to
contact any nearest police station,” said Chief Insp Makonese. Chronicle
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