Mufakose Child Killer Apprehended
The Mufakose man, Thomas Nyamhunga who ran amok on Sunday night and stabbed to death one of his girlfriend’s child and injuring another one in unclear circumstances at their house in the area has been arrested in Waterfalls, Harare.
Nyamhunga of house number 78 Crowbrough Way in Mufakose was wanted for a murder case after killing Emmanuel Tinenyasha Mauka (five) and another one for attempted murder after he also stabbed Andile Tawananyasha Mauka (eight) who is admitted at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital.
The third child who is their older sister escaped unhurt.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest and said Nyamhunga is expected to appear in court soon.
He was arrested at a house in Waterfalls where he had gone into hiding.
Meanwhile…
Police in Zvishavane are investigating a suspected murder case in which a taxi operator went missing in Zvishavane’s central business district before he was later found dead with his body shoved in the boot of his car.
Mufakose Child Killer Apprehended
Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko said the now deceased, Simbarashe Moyo (28) was in Zvishavane town CBD on December 1 operating his taxi when he was reported as a missing person after he failed to return home.
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Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko said:
Yesterday, a motor vehicle matching Simbarashe’ Honda Fit vehicle was found abandoned in Mudereri Village in Zvishavane at a deserted homestead.
Police attended the scene and discovered Simbarashe Moyo’s body in the boot oozing blood from the nose. The body had injuries and bruises all over.
He said searches were made and police recovered a wallet from the deceased’s trousers pockets with USD$94 and identification cards.
The body was taken to Zvishavane District Hospital and investigations are underway.
