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*Machete And Spear-wielding Gang Arrested For Murder*

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The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has announced the arrest of a machete and spear-wielding gang over the murder that occurred in Filabusi last week.

The victim was reportedly assaulted for trespassing and died a few metres away from the scene after trying to escape. A police statement reads:

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> The ZRP confirms the arrest of Farai Mpunzi (40), Ndodana Sibanda (30), Mqondisi Sibanda (30), Aneli Sibanda (25), Obvious Nyoni (26) and Luckmore Ncube in connection with a case of murder that occurred at Bunyip Mine, Filabusi on 10/12/21 at around 1900hrs.

> The six suspects, who were armed with machetes and spears, attacked Eric Mahlangu (22) over allegations of trespassing. One of the suspects stabbed the victim on the right thigh with a spear.

> The victim tried to escape but collapsed and died a few metres from the scene of the crime.

Violence has been commonplace in mining towns, especially amongst artisanal miners, with some emanating from boundary disputes. In some instances, some machete-wielding gangs would just descend on mines with the intention of stealing the ore.

Dozens have been arrested since 2019 when there was a surge in crimes committed by machete-wielding gangs.

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