IN a tragic incident, a 34-year-old man
from Gweru died after he was allegedly thrown out of a moving pirate taxi by a
tout before being run over by a haulage truck following a misunderstanding over
50c, police have confirmed.
Midlands police spokesperson Assistant
Inspector Ethel Mukwende confirmed the incident which occurred on 5 May about
9pm when a tout, Shepherd Mashumba, threw the now deceased Amos Sibanda out of
a Honda Fit and he fell in front of a Freightliner Truck.
It is understood that Mashumba, a tout for
pirate taxis that ply City-Ascot, had an altercation with Sibanda and allegedly
pushed him in front of the haulage truck which ran over him.
“Police in Gweru are investigating a case
of a fatal road traffic accident near OK Supermarket where a 34-year-old man
was pushed by some touts on the moving truck which ran over him. Upon
approaching corner Main Street and RG Mugabe Road, the driver of the truck
intended to turn left. When he was manoeuvring his vehicle, it is alleged that
he hit a pedestrian who had been pushed onto the road by some touts. As a
result of the accident the 34-year-old Amos Sibanda sustained serious head
injuries and died on admission to Gweru Provincial Hospital. The body is at
Gweru hospital for post-mortem,” said Asst Insp Mukwende.
Asst Insp Mukwende could neither deny nor
confirm the arrest, but sources said Mashumba, who fled the scene after
committing the crime was arrested on Friday following a tip-off. Sunday News
witnessed the suspect Mashumba leading police to indications at the crime
scene. Sunday News
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