A GWANDA man has appeared in court for allegedly ripping
his neighbour’s stomach open with a knife leaving his intestines protruding
following a misunderstanding over $1,50 during a drinking spree.
Amkela Moyo (36) of Mtshabezi Village allegedly stabbed Mr
Khulisani Sibanda twice on the stomach after he confronted him about why he had
bought a packet of biscuits and a packet of maputi using money that he had
given him to buy beer. Moyo was not asked to plead when he appeared briefly
before Gwanda magistrate, Miss Lerato Nyathi facing attempted murder charges.
He was remanded in custody to January 19. Prosecuting, Miss
Ethel Mahachi said Moyo stabbed Mr Sibanda on November 18 at around 8PM.
“Moyo and Mr Sibanda were drinking beer outside a bottle
store at Mtshazo Business Centre on 18 November at around 8PM. Mr Sibanda then
gave Moyo $1,50 to buy beer but instead Moyo bought a packet of biscuits and a
packet of maputi for himself.
“Mr Sibanda then questioned Moyo about why he had diverted
the money for his own use and then demanded his money back. This angered Moyo
who took out a knife from his jacket and stabbed Mr Sibanda twice on the
stomach leaving his intestines protruding before fleeing the scene. Mr Sibanda
was rushed to hospital for treatment,” she said.
The matter was reported to the police resulting in Moyo’s
arrest. Herald
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