daniel chigunwe
Crime Reporter
POLICE are investigating the tragic kidnapping and murder of a 50-year-old man from Bulawayo, Albert Tshuma, who was strangled in front of his son after offering a lift to an unknown assailant.
The incident occurred on January 21 along Randum Road in the Upper Rangemore area.
Tshuma was driving a Honda CRV when he picked up a male suspect, who brandished a pistol and ordered him to follow an unregistered BMW in front of them.
Matters came to a head when their vehicle ran out of fuel.
It is said the assailant then strangled Tshuma with a seat belt before fleeing in the BMW.
National police spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, confirmed the case.
“The ZRP is investigating a case of murder which occurred along Randun road, Upper Rangemore, Bulawayo on January 21, 2025 in which Albert Tshuma aged 50 died.
“The victim and his son, who were travelling in a Honda CRV, offered a lift to an unknown male suspect before he produced a firearm and instructed them to follow an unregistered BMW which was in front of them.
“The suspect strangled the victim with a seat belt after the vehicle had run out fuel and he drove off in a BMW vehicle.
“Subsequently, the victim passed away and his body was conveyed to Bulawayo Hospital for post-mortem.
“Anyone with information to report at any nearest police station,” he said.
