Man killed for stealing a jackhammer
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is investigating a case of murder in Bulawayo, where a man named Denage Moyo was allegedly attacked and killed by a mob for allegedly stealing a jackhammer.
According to police reports, 36-year-old Moyo died on April 18th while receiving treatment at United Bulawayo Hospitals after being attacked the previous day at Tilas Mine.
The Police have made some progress in the investigation, having arrested five suspects in connection with the case, including Arnold Nkiwane, Patrick Sibanda, Welshman Ncube, Godfrey Zulu, and Alick Zulu. However, three other suspects, Prince Sibanda, Romeo Ndlovu, and Cobangani Ndlovu, are still on the run. It is unclear at this time what specific charges the arrested suspects will face.
1/2 Police in Bulawayo are investigating a case of murder in which Denage Moyo (36) died on 18/04/23 whilst admitted at United Bulawayo Hospitals after being attacked by a mob on 17/04/23 at Tilas Mine, for allegedly stealing a jack hammer.
— Zimbabwe Republic Police (@PoliceZimbabwe) April 19, 2023
Violence has taken many forms in the small-scale mining sector of Zimbabwe, including physical attacks, sexual violence, and harassment. Many of these assaults are perpetrated by other miners, mining syndicates, or criminal groups.