The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has made key arrests in connection with two separate murder cases in Chinhoyi, resulting in the apprehension of four suspects Authorities are now appealing to the public for information that could aid ongoing investigations, including a third unresolved homicide In the first incident, Ishmael Maita (22) of J11 Shackleton, Chinhoyi, was arrested for the alleged murder of Thomas Dipuka (34), a worker at Plot 34 Mtunzi Farm According to police reports, Dipuka was attacked at his workplace on July 11, 2025 He was stabbed once in the back, struck on the head, and robbed of his money and a gold scale Maita was reportedly assisted by an accomplice identified only as Goodwell, who remains at large The second case involves the arrest of three suspects — Mcremmington Hamamuti (27), Elvis Dickson (25), and Clamson Hamamuti (22) — all residents of Hunyani, Chinhoyi They are accused of murdering Itai Chiulolo (33), a pirate taxi driver The trio allegedly hired Chiulolo’s vehicle under false pretenses, lured him to a remote location, and assaulted him with a sjambok and sticks until he lost consciousness Meanwhile, police are also investigating a third murder case involving Nelson Mhlanga (53), who was discovered dead with stab wounds in Mzari low-density suburb on July 28, 2025 No arrests have been made in this case, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward The ZRP has expressed concern over the rising number of murder cases in the province, many of which appear to stem from domestic disputes or minor altercations Source: Gemnation All Zim News is a central hub for all things Zimbabwean, curating news from across the country so no story is missed Alongside aggregation, our team of nationwide reporters provides real-time, on-the-ground coverage Stay informed and connected — reach us at admin@allzimnews.com. Source: Gemnation
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