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Gokwe Man (63) Killed For Demanding Lobola

4 months agoFri, 31 May 2024 14:23:57 GMT
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Gokwe Man (63) Killed For Demanding Lobola

A 63-year-old man from Kana, Gokwe South District in Midlands Province, was found murdered hours after he had demanded lobola from his son-in-law.

In a statement, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said Odent Matikiti was found dead with a swelling on the left ear near Kana Primary School.

He was last seen arguing with his son-in-law, Stanley Nkomo while the two were drinking beer.

It is alleged that the two quarrelled after Matikiti had demanded lobola from his son-in-law. Police said:

Police in Gokwe are investigating a case of murder in which Odent Matikiti (63) was found dead with swelling on the left ear near Kana Primary School.

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The victim was last seen having an argument with his son-in-law, Stanley Nkomo during a beer-drinking spree. The victim had demanded lobola from the suspect.

This disturbing incident comes barely two days after a 19-year-old man from Nyawiswa village appeared before the Karoi Magistrates’ Court, charged with stock theft. He had stolen a cow and used it to pay lobola for his bride.

Locky Chigwengwe stole a black cow and used it to pay lobola to his father-in-law Ian Wamiridza. He was arrested for stock theft, convicted and sentenced to 9 years imprisonment.

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