A Chimanimani police officer has been arrested and brought before the court after he allegedly killed a citizen.
Bhekimpilo Ncube (35), a police officer stationed at Chimanimani, appeared in court facing a murder charge.
Allegations are that on February 25, the accused, who was in charge of the Chikukwa Police Base, received a report that the now deceased, Godman Mtimba (34) had been behaving violently in the area.
On February 26, the now-deceased was apprehended and taken to Chikukwa Business Centre, where the accused person was drinking beer.
The accused person attempted to remove the suspect’s beard using a knife.
He sliced the now-deceased on the chin and cheek, inflicting injuries before he rushed him to Mutambara Hospital, where he died.
The accused person surrendered himself to the police after the victim was pronounced dead.
He remains in custody pending further court proceedings.
