A 26-year-old man from Harare, Saratoga Masere, has caused panic and terror after a violent outburst at a residence in Lonchinvar.
In the disturbing incident that occurred on Thursday, two people lost their lives, and two others, including a police officer, were left injured.
The suspect wielded a knife, leaving victims with severe injuries, and tragically, one victim, Deno Mpofu, aged 40, succumbed to his injuries on admission to the hospital.
Following the shocking events, Saratoga Masere went into hiding, evading authorities. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) initially issued an appeal for information that may lead to his arrest.
National Police Spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said:
“The ZRP is appealing for information which may lead to the arrest of Saratoga Masere aged 26 who is being sought in connection with a case of murder and three cases of attempted murder which occurred at a house along Cypress Road, Lochinvar, Harare on August 3, 2023.”
“The suspect who was violent, stabbed Lameck Nguwo Mazvunara aged 73 with an iron bar before locking himself in the dining room. Deno Mpofu aged 40 broke into the room intending to apprehend the suspect before he was stabbed in the chest with a knife. Deno Mpofu died on admission at Sally Mugabe Hospital.”
In another statement that was shared on Friday, the ZRP announced that the suspect has been arrested in Bindura.
Reference is made to the Lochinvar murder and attempted murder cases as reported on the ZRP Twitter account on 03/08/23. The ZRP reports that Saratoga Masere has been arrested at Masere Village, Chief Musana, Bindura after a scuffle with the Police and members of the community. He is now being taken to Harare for the due process of the law to take its course.
We thank the Bindura Community for assisting the Police in apprehending the suspect. The Police sadly confirm that one of the injured victims, Lameck Nguwo Mazvunara (70), has died. This brings the death toll to two. Meanwhile, the other two injured victims are still in hospital.
Source iHarare
