In a tragic incident stemming from a romantic dispute, a man from Coleen Bawn, Zimbabwe, was k!lled following a violent confrontation over a girlfriend.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested three suspects linked to the fatal assault of Mlamuleli Mangena, while a manhunt is underway for three others involved in the brutal attack.
The deadly altercation occurred on October 3, 2024, at Forest H60 Mine, where Mangena was assaulted with a sharp object during a heated argument over a romantic rivalry. According to police reports, the confrontation turned deadly when six individuals launched a violent attack on the victim.
In a statement, ZRP confirmed the involvement of known suspects. “The suspects, identified as Trinity, Benito, and Mashelly, along with three other unknown individuals, struck Mlamuleli Mangena on the head with an unknown sharp object after an argument concerning a girlfriend,” the police said.
The violent attack did not end with Mangena’s death. Another victim, 30-year-old Tinashe Chirenje, was also assaulted during the same altercation. Chirenje was severely injured after being attacked with both a machete and an axe. He was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
Police have successfully apprehended three of the six suspects, while the other three remain at large. Authorities have urged anyone with information on the whereabouts of the remaining suspects to come forward and assist with the investigation.
“Anyone with details about the suspects should report to the nearest police station as the investigation continues,” the ZRP advised. The tragic incident has left the local community in shock, and the police are working to bring the remaining culprits to justice.