A tragic incident occurred in Chibitsane village under the leadership of Chief Chovane in Chiredzi when a dispute over money between two brothers led to the death of one of them.
Details have emerged that 37-year-old Pedzanai Sithole of Mapangano village, Chief Musikavanhu in Chipinge, was killed by his younger brother, Witness Sithole (33) during a late night drinking party at their aunt, Joyce Gwenzi’s house in Chipetsani village.
Masvingo Provincial Police spokesperson, Inspector Kudakwashe Diwa, confirmed the incident.
“At around midnight, Bidzanai and Witness were drinking opaque beer with David Gwenzi when a misunderstanding arose between the brothers over money Bidzanai had allegedly lent Witness.
“In a fit of rage, Bedzanai reportedly grabbed a piece of mopane wood and hit the witness on the head, causing him to fall to the ground.
“David fled the scene. The witness, who had fallen to the ground, managed to get up, grabbed an ax from a nearby hut and hit Bidzanai on the head before dragging his body about 15 meters and leaving it behind the cattle shed,” Insp Diwa said.
Blood stains led to the discovery of Bidzanai’s body, and the witness confessed to committing the murder. The witness was arrested and Bedzanai’s body was taken to the Chiredzi Hospital morgue for an autopsy.
Insp Dhewa urged members of the public to seek peaceful means to resolve disputes.
“The public should refrain from resolving disputes under the influence of alcohol and drugs,” Insp Dewa said. Announce
