The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have launched a manhunt to arrest the two Rusape brothers who brutally attacked and killed Ndowa Kamuchacha White (46) in a dispute over a pair of
farmer shoes.The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have launched a manhunt to arrest the two Rusape brothers who brutally attacked and killed their own brother in a dispute over a pair of farmer shoes.Dumba White (46) and Philemon White (44) teamed up to assault their brother Ndowa Kamuchacha White (46) with a wooden axe handle and stones.
The confrontation between the brothers and Ndowa occurred while returning from a memorial service in Ngenje Village. Ndowa insisted that Philemon return the farmer shoes, which Philemon was wearing at the time.
Enraged, Philemon resorted to stone-throwing, initiating the physical assault. Dumba, brother to Philemon joined the attack, and the two took turns pummeling Ndowa with their fists.
Despite the intervention of a passerby, Ms. Esnath Simbini, the altercation continued unabated.
Acting Manicaland provincial police spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Wiseman Chinyoka, confirmed the brutal murder that took place in Village 40A, Datata, Inyati, Rusape.
It is alleged that, Ndowa gave Philemon the shoes in exchange for firewood, but Philemon failed to deliver the agreed-upon firewood within a reasonable timeframe.
Tensions escalated on the day of the incident as Ndowa demanded the return of his shoes.