Dingilizwe Dzingai had won a cellphone while gambling and
took it home with him, but Naison Chibaya, who was the owner of the phone,
could have none of it and armed himself with an axe as he sought to recover the
gadget.
Dzingai died after being struck with an axe in the head by
Chibaya.
Midlands Police Spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko
confirmed the incident.
“Dzingai won a cellphone while gambling. The now suspect
Naison Chibaya, owner of the cell phone, later followed Dzingai at his home to
recover his cellphone,” said Inspector Mahoko.
The two had a heated argument which resulted in the two
exchanging blows and Chibaya struck the now deceased with an axe on the head.
Dzingai was rushed to Shurugwi hospital where he died upon
admission.
Meanwhile, a Zhombe man fell into Sebakwe Dam and drowned
after he was cornered by a rival gang as revenge clashes continue to take their
toll in the area.
According to Inspector Mahoko, two rival groups of
artisanal miners clashed at Gravel West Mine in Zhombe and a fight ensued
One group, after being overpowered, they took to the hills.
Henry Mlilo, who was part of the overpowered group, however
returned on a revenge mission accompanied by one Stephen Chaka.
The two were armed with an axe, a spear and a machete.
“They were outnumbered by the other group which had about
15 people. The two tried to run away while the rival group continued to pursue
and attack them,” said Inspector Mahoko.
Mlilo continued running towards Sebakwe River where he fell
into the river and drowned. His body was retrieved by the police the following
day. Inspector Mahoko said there were no arrests made so far in connection with
the two cases.
“No arrests have been made so far and we appeal to the
public for information that can help locate and arrest culprits behind the two
cases. Both cases are under investigation,” he said. Chronicle
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