A beer binge ended in tragedy after a Gokwe man allegedly killed his wife’s father for demanding payment of lobola money for his daughter.
The now-deceased father-in-law was identified as Odent Matikiti aged 63.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident.
“Police in Gokwe are investigating a case of murder in which Odent Matikiti (63) was found dead with a swelling on the left ear near Kana Primary School.
“The victim was last seen having an argument with his son-in-law, Stanley Nkomo during a beer drinking spree.
The victim had demanded lobola from the suspect,” said police.
Meanwhile, police in Gwelutshena are appealing for information which may assist in the investigation of a case of murder in which Mongameli Mpofu (27) was found dead with a stab wound on the neck near Sebhumane Cattle Sale Market Place on May 30, 2024.
ZRP is appealing to anyone with information to report at any nearest police station.
-NewZimbabwe
In other news – Kelly Khumalo denies Senzo Meyiwa’s family access to their daughter Thingo
Senzo Meyiwa’s family claims that they have not had access to the deceased’s daughter, Thingo for the past 10 years. The late soccer star and Kelly had a romantic relationship before he was killed, but their union birthed the young girl.
The family said they met Thingo once, when her father brought her to her grandparents’ home in Umlazi, near Durban. Read More
