This follows a recent application by one of the suspects,
Tafadzwa Shamba, claiming that the evidence he gave, when he made indications
to police on how he committed the offence, were made under duress.
Shamba and three others -Thanks Makore, Maud Hunidzarira
and Tapiwa Makore Senior – are on trial for the murder.
Shamba’s lawyers had argued that he only complied in fear
of further assaults from investigating officers.
However, Justice Mutevedzi told Shamba, and others, to take
proceedings seriously.
“Police officers are allowed to use any means deemed
necessary in order to obtain full information about a particular case.
“In this case Shamba was made to believe what he believed
and confessed to committing the murder.
“The evidence by the State is admissible and the suspect
must be put to his defence,” ruled Justice Mutevedzi.
During indications, Shamba had confessed that he lured the
deceased to a secluded house, gave him a traditional brew and waited until he
slept to slit his throat.
He alleged Tapiwa Makore Snr was with him and holding a
torch when all this was happening.
Police later found Shamba’s blood-soaked pair of trousers
and vest.
Another witness, Joina Tangarire, who recanted her
evidence, had said she bought meat which appeared like human flesh from Shamba.
The trial is still ongoing. H Metro
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