Police hunt for 3 murder suspects

Police in Chegutu have launched a manhunt for a group of armed assailants who pounced on three friends, killing one of them in the process on Wednesday.

Two of the suspected killers have been identified as Talent Mutandwa and Baba Simba (alias Kedha) and they are part of a gang that fatally attacked Polite Muzenda (27) using axes and machetes.

“Police in Chegutu are appealing for information which may lead to the arrest of Talent Mutandwa, Baba Simba alias Kedha and other unknown suspects who are being sought in connection with a case of murder which occurred on September 6, 2023 near Energy Park service station, Chegutu,” Police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said in a statement.

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