Bee ‘cops’ summoned to ‘arrest’ murderers

ATRADITIONAL healer summoned a swarm of bees to “arrest” a group of men believed to have killed a Chimanimani man for rituals in June.

This follows the murder of Tapuwa Mushango (33), whose bruised and bloodied body was found under Mutsamvu Bridge in Chimanimani.

His killers are yet to be brought to book.

However, a traditional healer, Isiah Mabishe, popularly known as Sekuru Sambiri, has vowed that bees will track down the culprits and bring them to acting Chief Saurombe’s court to confess.

As Sekuru Sambiri and his aide, Sekuru Hoko, conducted their business at acting Chief Saurombe’s court, there was deafening silence, and a swarm of agitated bees could be heard buzzing just outside the courtroom. This prompted those who were outside to scurry into the courtroom for cover.

In the courtroom, bees fell from Sekuru Sambiri and Sekuru Hoko’s clothes.

Surprisingly, they did not bite anyone.

Sekuru Sambiri claims his supernatural powers will deal with Mushango’s killers.

All this emerged after eight villagers were dragged to the community court for allegedly having a hand in Mushango’s death.

The eight — John Madzimure, Farai Gostinho, Phillimon Madzianike, Wonder Mutowo, Knowledge Gezi, Tatenda Mutomba, Cosmas Kuretu and Clemence Kuretu — denied the charges, saying they were being falsely implicated.

Sekuru Sambiri exonerated six of the eight men.

He, however, claimed Mutowo and Gezi were guilty.

He said the two had an accomplice, who was absent during the court hearing.

“I see blood; some of these people killed the young man. I will not ask for any payment until the truth comes out. A swarm of bees will terrorise Mushango’s murderers because they are denying they killed him. The other perpetrator is absent today,” said Sekuru Sambiri.

“They were sent by a businessman and they used Mushango’s tongue and teeth for rituals. My bees will execute their mission and after bringing the culprits to book, they will return to my base in Binga.”

However, Mutowo and Gezi insisted they were innocent.

“No one will admit to such a crime, but the bees will ‘arrest’ you,” thundered Sekuru Sambiri.

He went on to summon the bees to attack the killers until they confess and surrender themselves to the community court.

After that, the community followed Sekuru Sambiri to Mutsamvu Bridge, where Mushango’s remains were recovered.

He did some rituals while surrounded by the slain man’s family.

“Tapuwa (Mushango) will not sleep forever; he will fight. The bees will fight for him,” added Sekuru Sambiri.

“Mark my words, these men will come back to confess. The bees will ‘arrest’ them and I will only accept my payment after their confession,” he said.

A businessman, Cosmas Kuretu, was initially suspected of hiring some people to commit the murder for rituals.

However, Sekuru Sambiri exonerated him.

Kuretu said his reputation had been tarnished because of the allegations, adding that he had lost some customers as a result.

“These rumours started doing the rounds soon after Mushango’s death. However, I could not hold anyone accountable because they were mere rumours circulating on social media, with my name being dragged through the mud,” said Kuretu.

Kumbirai Mushango said he was troubled by the murder of his brother Tapuwa

“I will not rest until justice for my late brother prevails. He left behind three little children and a wife. Who will take care of his family?

“The murderers are heartless. I pray that our ancestors and Tapuwa will hear my plea and bring closure to this issue by punishing those who took his life,” charged Kumbirai.

Acting Chief Saurombe adjourned the matter to a later date, when the suspected killers are expected to make a public confession. — Manica Post

Man steals tyres to buy bread

A 24-YEAR-OLD man from Nguboyenja suburb in Bulawayo was arrested for stealing two tyres and two rims, before using part of the sale proceeds to buy bread.

This was heard when Junior Gumbo (24) appeared before a Bulawayo magistrate, charged with theft.

He was subsequently convicted on his own plea of guilty and remanded in custody for sentencing.

“I sold one wheel and the rim, and used part of the money to buy bread,” Gumbo told the court.

It was the State’s case that on November 9, 2023, around 11pm, John Nkomo (72) was sleeping in his house when Gumbo entered his yard and stole two tyres and two rims.

Gumbo then met John’s younger brother, Edwin, and they had a chat.

The next day, around 6am, John discovered that his property had been stolen and informed Edwin about it.

Edwin then told him that he had met Gumbo carrying his property. They proceeded to his home, where they recovered one wheel and one rim.

They reported the matter to the police, leading to Gumbo’s arrest. — B-Metro