EDWIN MOYO
ZHOMBE-A 26 year old man was allegedly killed by his own brother while trying to stop a fight over a football match argument.
The incident occurred under Chief Samambwa, Zhombe on 10 March 2024 at around 2030 hours.
Midlands Provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko is appealing for information regarding the suspect’s whereabouts.
“We appeal to anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of Peter Mhike who ran away after commission of the crime to approach any nearest Police station.” he added
The deceased, Edmore Mhike and the suspect Peter Mhike aged 22 years are both from Village Hotera under Chief Samambwa in Zhombe and are brothers.
It is alleged that on the fateful day Joakim Moyo (29) of Mashavave Village under Chief Samambwa in Zhombe was watching a soccer match on television between Liverpool and Manchester City in the company of the two brothers Edmore and Peter at Nganunu Tuckshop Empress, Zhombe.
A misunderstanding arose between Joakim and Peter over the match. Joakim was disputing that Liverpool was playing better than Manchester City. This angered Peter who seemed to love Manchester city and started throwing stones at Joakim.
His brother Edmore intervened trying to stop him. Peter turned against his brother and attacked him with a wooden bench. Edmore fell down and Peter picked a stone and struck him on the head and he died instantly.
