The ManicaPost
Lovemore Kadzura
Post Correspondent
A JEALOUSY Chipinge man pursued his ex-wife to her parent’s homestead and fatally assaulted her in the full glare of other villagers.
The man is now a fugitive from justice.
Police have launched a manhunt for Themba Mberengwa (39), of Mapangana Village under Chief Musikavanhu, who allegedly fatally assaulted Ratidzo Munopera (24).
The estranged lovebirds had two children together.
Acting Manicaland provincial police spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Wiseman Chinyoka confirmed the incident, saying Mberengwa accused Munopera of promiscuity despite the two being divorced.
“On April 19, at Chidzururwi Village, under Chief Musikavanhu, Themba Mberengwa went to his former in-laws’ homestead and found his ex-wife, Ratidzo Munopera selling home brewed beer.
“Mberengwa joined other villagers who were drinking the beer and after sometime a misunderstanding arose between him and Munopera. He accused her of infidelity. Mberengwa slapped Munopera several times on the face before being restrained by a fellow villager.
“Mberengwa was escorted from the homestead by other villagers, but returned after 30 minutes and struck Munopera with fists on the face and below the left ear. Munopera fell down and become unconscious. The accused person fled from the scene,” he said.
Assistant Inspector Chinyoka said a villager, Mwanise Moyo tried to render first aid by pouring water on the deceased, but to no avail.
“Moyo realised that Munopera was dead, and a report was made to the police, who attended the scene. No visible injuries were noted, but blood oozing from the mouth was observed. The deceased’s body was sent for post-mortem and investigations are underway,” he said.
He appealed to members of the public for information leading to the arrest of Mberengwa to report to the nearest police station.
Assistant Inspector Chinyoka urged members of the public against resorting to violence to solve difference.
“They should seek counselling instead or mediation of family elders, traditional or church leaders,” he said.
