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Freeman Razemba
Crime Reporter
A chilling wave of violence has swept across the country, leaving communities reeling as authorities’ grapple with a surge in ruthless killings.
The shadow of murder grows ever darker, with the recent discovery of five lifeless bodies in some parts of the country, all victims of unknown assailants.
In Harare’s sprawling suburb of Epworth, an 18-year-old youth, Simon Kembo, met a tragic end.
His body was found abandoned near a sports bar at Reuben Shops, a deep cut marring his forehead, a grim evidence to the brutality of his assailant(s).
In Bulawayo’s Cowdray Park, 46-year-old Qinisela Nyathi was discovered lifeless in a bushy area, his throat slashed and his left arm bearing a deep wound.
National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi voiced the growing concern over these violent incidents, calling for public cooperation to bring those responsible to justice.
“Police in Harare are appealing for information that may assist in the investigation of the murder of Simon Kembo, found dead on January 19, 2025. Similarly, in Bulawayo, we are investigating the tragic killing of Qinisela Nyathi, whose body was discovered on the same day,” he said.
The bloodshed does not end there.
In Goromonzi, the lifeless body of 40-year-old Lackius Murimi was pulled from the chilling waters of Shapiro Dam at Leicester Farm.
His hands were bound with rope, and his skull bore the savage marks of two deep cuts.
Police launched an intense investigation into this harrowing case, which has left the local community both horrified and fearful.
“Police in Goromonzi are probing the circumstances surrounding the murder of Lackius Murimi, whose body was found floating in Shapiro Dam on January 16, 2025. The victim’s hands were tied, and he had sustained two severe head injuries,” Commissioner Nyathi confirmed, his voice heavy with the weight of yet another senseless killing.
The violence spilled further south, into Gwanda, where yet another life was cruelly extinguished.
Admire Tshuma succumbed to his injuries while en-route to the hospital after being found in the Gobatema area on January 17, 2025.
A deep gash on his forehead told a story of unimaginable violence.
And in the rural expanse of Lothe Village, tragedy struck again.
The lifeless body of 36-year-old Gladys Ndlovu was discovered in a bushy area, her body marked by multiple injuries—each wound a silent witness to a savage and heartless act.
As the nation mourns the lives lost to this wave of bloodshed, police continue their plea for assistance.
“Anyone with information that might aid in the investigations of these heinous crimes is urged to contact their nearest police station,” Commissioner Nyathi implored.
The rising tide of violence has cast a pall over communities once considered safe, leaving citizens anxious and authorities scrambling for answers. Each of these losses is a painful reminder of the fragility of life and the need for justice to prevail.
Will the perpetrators of these brutal acts be brought to account, or will the shadows grow even darker? Only time, and the resolve of the nation, will tell.
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