Police are hunting a murder suspect who reportedly killed a woman and her two children before setting their house on fire.
In a statement, ZRP said it is investigating a case of murder in which an unknown suspect allegedly killed three victims, a mother and her two children, at Shirleigh Farm, Darwendale, on September 13.
“The victims have been identified as Abigail Mwale (26), Johanne Maiswa (5) and Jayden Mwale (7 months).
“The suspect allegedly dragged the bodies into a hut, locked it from the outside and subsequently set the hut on fire.
“Police recovered a blood-stained white cloth, a white sack, an adze and a pair of socks at the scene.
“The bodies of the victims were conveyed to ‘O’ Hea Hospital Mortuary for post-mortem examinations.
“Anyone with information to report at any nearest police station or contact the National Complaints Desk on 0242 703631 or via WhatsApp on 0712 800 197.”
