Tendai Muererwa
Mutare – A 32 year old man from Muchena, Sakubva Mutare is recovering in hospital after he was allegedly stabbed in the stomach by his younger brother following an argument over food.
The incident occurred on Monday night, August 11 at around 10pm in Sakubva. The victim identified as Nyasha Bvongwe 32 was reportedly outside the family home smoking a cigarette while his younger brother Simbe Bvongwe 29 was inside the house fixing his base bed using a kitchen knife.
According to information obtained by The Midweek Watch the incident tensions reportedly arose after Nyasha had finished eating all the available food. The situation allegedly escalated into an argument between the two brothers.
Simbe is said to have become emotional during the dispute before allegedly turning on his brother and stabbing him once in the stomach with the kitchen knife. Nyasha sustained serious injuries and was rushed to Victoria Chitepo Provincial Hospital for medical attention. He was admitted and is reportedly in a stable condition.
Police attended the scene and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Manicaland province acting ZRP spokesperson Assistant Inspector Wiseman Chinyoka confirmed the case, and said investigations were underway.
“Members of the public are urged to desist from using violence to resolve disputes. They should seek assistance from relevant authorities or elders whenever conflicts arise,” Assistant Inspector Chinyoka said.
Meanwhile, Simbe is reportedly still at large and police are continuing with efforts to locate him as investigations into the alleged stabbing continue.
