Teen caught trying to rape granny (78)

Laurel Murangaridzirayi, muralaurel@gmail.com POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested a 19-year-old man from Mpopoma for allegedly attempting to rape a 78-year-old woman from the same suburb. Bulawayo police spokesperson Inspector Abednico Ncube confirmed the arrest of Brighton Ncube. “Police confirm the arrest of Brighton Ncube, a male adult aged 19 years of unknown address, Mabutweni, Bulawayo in […]

Laurel Murangaridzirayi, muralaurel@gmail.com

POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested a 19-year-old man from Mpopoma for allegedly attempting to rape a 78-year-old woman from the same suburb.

Bulawayo police spokesperson Inspector Abednico Ncube confirmed the arrest of Brighton Ncube.

“Police confirm the arrest of Brighton Ncube, a male adult aged 19 years of unknown address, Mabutweni, Bulawayo in connection with a case of attempted rape where his victim is a 78-year-old woman from Mpopoma, Bulawayo,” he said.

It is alleged that yesterday around 3 pm, the complainant was waiting for other church congregants to come for a church service when Brighton Ncube pounced on her.

“On the 02nd of August 2023 at around 1500 hours, the complainant was at the SDA church yard at Mabutweni, waiting for other congregants to come and have a church service. She was approached by the accused person who sat next to her and said that the complainant looked familiar to him,” said Insp Ncube.

 The 78-year-old woman became worried as the accused person acted strangely and left the yard in search of other congregants.

 “The complainant became suspicious of the accused person’s behaviour and then left the church yard for Mabutweni residential area to locate one of the congregants to accompany her home,” said Insp Ncube.

 Brighton Ncube is alleged to have followed and attacked the complainant as she was on her way out of the church.

 “When she was about 10 metres away, the accused person followed her from behind and tripped her to the ground forcing her to lie facing upwards. The accused person stuffed soil in the complainant’s mouth, closed it using his hands and went on top of the complainant and tried to unzip his trousers.

 “He was interrupted by a passer-by who came to the complainant’s rescue.

The accused person fled from the scene but the Good Samaritan pursued him into Insukamini Primary school,” he said.

 The matter was reported to the police which led to the accused persons’ arrest.

 “Brighton Ncube was arrested by the Good Samaritan being assisted by school security personnel as he tried to hide. A police report was then made,” he said.

 Insp Ncube praised the members of the public for being alert and working with the police to curb criminal activities.

 “We appreciate members of the public who managed to pursue the accused person which led to his arrest. This active community participative behavior needs to be emulated by the whole of Bulawayo if we are to achieve a crime-free status as a province.”

19 students arrested at a sex party

Laurel Murangaridzirayi, muralaurel@gmail.com POLICE have arrested 19 learners from a number of colleges who gathered to have a sex party recently. On their Twitter handle, the police said they raided the students before the party started and recovered condoms and drugs at a house in Harare. “ZRP confirms that a raid has been conducted at a […]

Laurel Murangaridzirayi, muralaurel@gmail.com

POLICE have arrested 19 learners from a number of colleges who gathered to have a sex party recently.

On their Twitter handle, the police said they raided the students before the party started and recovered condoms and drugs at a house in Harare.

“ZRP confirms that a raid has been conducted at a sex party at number 153 Nehanda Dzivarasekwa Extension where some students from Corridors of Hope College and others from neighboring schools were about to start the party,” said the police.

“19 students and the caretaker of the house, Pride Nyamugafata (20), have been arrested. Several bottles of alcohol, wines, condoms, shisha and its flavor have been confiscated. More details to be availed soon,” the police said

Traditional healer up for murder

Crime Reporter A self-styled traditional healer has been arrested in the Beatrice area on allegations of killing a 75-year-old man during a cleansing ceremony. The suspect, Andrew Ngondonga was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly killing Leo Chahwanda. Investigations revealed that Chahwanda succumbed to burns he sustained during a steaming process. National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner […]

Traditional healer up for murder

Crime Reporter

A self-styled traditional healer has been arrested in the Beatrice area on allegations of killing a 75-year-old man during a cleansing ceremony.

The suspect, Andrew Ngondonga was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly killing Leo Chahwanda.

Investigations revealed that Chahwanda succumbed to burns he sustained during a steaming process.

National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident.

“Police in Beatrice arrested a traditional healer, Andrew Ngondonga in connection with a case of murder in which Leo Chahwanda aged 75 died at the suspect’s shrine in Retreat, Waterfalls on August 1, 2023.

“The victim participated in a spiritual family cleansing ceremony in which he steamed himself using hot water and a hot stone. As a result, the victim succumbed to burns he sustained during the steaming process,” he said.

In another case of murder, Police in Mabelreign, Harare arrested Martin Magumanya (27) in a case in which Elias Chiparaushe (48) died at a brick company based at Mariano Farm in Mt Hampden on Tuesday after being kicked once on the groin.

The suspect had attacked the victim’s dog and a misunderstanding arose.

One person dies in Glen Norah after clashes

  National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi Crime Reporter One person died this afternoon following public violence that occurred near Tanaka Grounds in Glen Norah, Harare. The incident occurred at around 1pm and police have since been deployed to conduct investigations. National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident. “The Zimbabwe Republic […]

One person dies in Glen Norah after clashes 
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi

Crime Reporter

One person died this afternoon following public violence that occurred near Tanaka Grounds in Glen Norah, Harare.

The incident occurred at around 1pm and police have since been deployed to conduct investigations.

National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident.

“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms an incident of public violence in Riverside area, Glen Norah near Tanaka Grounds.

“One person is confirmed dead as a result of the clashes. The scene is being attended by all relevant police sections. A detailed statement will be issued in due course,” he said.