Man kills lover over HIV status, goes into hiding

POLICE in Murewa have launched a hunt for a man who allegedly went into hiding after killing his 43-year-old girlfriend accusing her of being HIV positive.

The suspect, Togarasei Mashumba of Bere Village, under Chief Mangwende, is currently on the run after the cold-blooded murder which occurred on July 20 this year.

Mashonaland East acting provincial police spokesperson Assistant Inspector Tendai Mwanza was not available for comment yesterday, but sources said the accused got to know of his girlfriend’s health status while checking messages on her mobile phone.

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