TWELVE villagers from Mangwe District have been arrested
for allegedly beating up a man to death after accusing him of stealing from a
homestead within their community.
Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson, Chief
Inspector Philisani Ndebele confirmed the incident which occurred on Saturday
in Mayobodo area.
He said the gang detained Misheck Ncube for about four
hours and during the process severely assaulted him with whips.
“I can confirm that we are investigating a case of murder
where 12 people from Mayobodo area ganged up and beat up Misheck Ncube after
accusing him of stealing. They detained him for about four hours and beat him
up with whips until he bled from the mouth and head.
“They then took him to the village head who ordered them to
rush him to the clinic as he was seriously injured. Ncube was taken to Mambale
Clinic for treatment where he died two hours later from injuries sustained
during the assault. We have arrested 12 suspects and they are assisting police
with investigations. They are expected to appear in court facing a murder
charge,” he said.
Chief Insp Ndebele urged members of the public to desist
from taking the law into their own hands. He said community members must
surrender suspects to the police upon apprehending them.
A source who preferred anonymity said Ncube was beaten up
after being accused of stealing property that belonged to a villager who works
in South Africa.
“ Joshua Dube was assigned by his nephew to watch over his
property and homestead as he works in South Africa. When Dube went to check on
the house on Saturday morning he realised that some property namely clothes and
some appliances were missing,” said the source.
“He noticed some shoe prints around the homestead and he
notified 11 other villagers. They teamed up and followed the shoe prints which
led them to Ncube’s homestead. They confronted Ncube and accused him of
stealing the property which resulted in the assault.” Chronicle
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