Hubby, wife found hanging

A CHIPINGE husband and his wife were found hanging on the trusses in their bedroom last Saturday.

Manicaland police spokesperson Inspector Tavhiringwa Kakohwa confirmed the deaths of Francisco Mashava (20) and his wife Rebecca Sithole (26) of Plot 3 Ravenshood Farm under Chief Mutema in Chipinge.

“The two were found hanging inside their bedroom hut on Saturday,” said Insp Kakohwa.

“The bodies of the deceased were discovered by Rebecca’s mother, Nyukase Mashava (49), of Plot 5 Ravenshood, Chipinge.

“Around 10am on Saturday morning, Nyukase passed by the couple’s homestead on her way from the fields.

“She repeatedly knocked on the door, but it was not opened. She then proceeded to enter the house, only to find the two hanging from the trusses inside the hut.”

Two broken cellphones were also found on the floor, but there no suicide note.

The exact reason for the deaths is yet to be ascertained, the police said.

Their bodies were taken to Chipinge Hospital for post-mortem.

Insp Kakohwa urged the public to settle domestic disputes amicably and avoid fights that in most cases end tragically.

Meanwhile, police in Mutare have arrested two suspects linked to the robbery and subsequent murder of a 26-year-old taxi driver, whose body was found near Forbes Border Post last week.

Insp Kakohwa identified the deceased as Wellington Tatenda Musewe of 4392 Hobhouse Phase Two, Mutare.

“The man was shot in the head and dumped at a farm near Forbes Border Post a fortnight ago,” said Insp Kakohwa.

The duo, Leonard Machaka (22) and Talent Michael Matambo (20) of 3136 Chikanga Phase Two, are assisting police with investigations.

The third suspect, Brian Chakandinakira, is still at large.

Insp Kakohwa said he did not have full details on the case.

But it is believed that on the fateful day on February 16, at around 0130hrs, Musewe was hired by Matambo to take him to Road Motor Services depot.

On arrival, Matombo asked Musewe to wait as he wanted to collect a few items.

The third suspect, Chakandinakira, is then said to have arrived at the scene and shot Musewe, killing him instantly.

The two then took the car to Maruni Farm, where they dumped the body, which was found on Monday last week lying near a stream in an advanced state of decomposition.

According to Insp Kakohwa, the body was discovered on Monday by Elias Nyamasime (36), a resident of Mutare, who then alerted the police.

“Nyamasime was tending his field near Forbes Border (Post) and went in search of water at a nearby stream,” she said.

“As he was collecting water, he stumbled upon the body lying on the ground, facing upwards.

“The man had no identification on him and was dressed in grey shorts and grey T-shirt.”

The body was positively identified later the same week by relatives.