The accused, Costine Moyo, allegedly killed and buried a
victim there in 2015.
Villagers described Moyo as a notorious figure with a long
history of criminal activity.
“Moyo was jailed and released in 2014,” one villager
shared. “In 2016, he raped two women in Matjinge and Gambo, then evaded police
by hiding in the Tsholotsho bush, where he committed another rape before being
caught.”
According to witnesses, Moyo arrived in the village with
police, who announced he was there to help locate the remains of someone
allegedly murdered near Big Bite shops in 2015.
A local woman, Loveness Dube, reportedly assisted Moyo in
luring the victim, claiming she had arranged a job for him in Lupane.
“The victim, unaware, traveled with Dube to Bulawayo, where
he was met by Moyo and others at Big Bite shops,” a villager said.
“They gave him alcohol and killed him later that night.
Moyo confessed that Big Bite took parts of the victim’s body – including his head, hand, foot and private
parts – and burned the remains with 10 litres of petrol.”
Villagers further revealed that Dube discovered some bones,
a satchel, and a birth certificate at the site the next morning.
Unable to read, Moyo reportedly began using the birth
certificate, unaware of the deceased’s identity.
Moyo disclosed to villagers that four people were involved
in the murder – Big Bite, Loveness, Tendai, and another unnamed individual.
Moyo reportedly claimed he was haunted by the victim, who
appeared in his dreams demanding to be taken home.
“Moyo said Big Bite had promised him R20 000 but did not
pay it,” said the villagers.
Contacted for comment, Matabeleland South Provincial Police
Spokesperson Inspector Loveness Mangena, said they had not yet received a
report on the incident. CITE
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