Police have expressed concern over murder cases where 47 cases have been recorded throughout the country during the period December 20 and 26.
Of the murder cases, many are emanating from disputes at beer drinking or sporting activities, family and community disputes.
In a statement, national police spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed.
“47 cases of murder have been received during the period December 20 to 26.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police has established that the murder cases are emanating from disputes at beer drinking binge or sporting activities, family and community disputes during gatherings, and attacks by unknown suspects.
“While walking at night, the settling of scores during Christmas Day by individuals and groups and fighting over girlfriends, among others.
“In one of the cases which occurred on December 25 at around 7 pm at Machipisa Tuckshops, Mwenezi, Triangle, Mastard Chauke (22) had a misunderstanding with Tongai Moyo who had bumped into him during a beer drinking spree.
“Mastard Chauke threw a stone towards Tongai Moyo which hit Ostern Mangaru (29) on the chest instead.
“The victim fell on the ground and died on the spot.”
In another murder case which occurred on December, 25 at around 9 pm, Learnmore Mudzengi (36) stabbed Sydney Mudzengi (21) with a Columbian knife once on the chest at Musavezi Business Centre, Shurugwi.
The suspect allegedly had a misunderstanding with the victim over a token which went missing whilst playing pool.
After committing the offence, the suspect fled from the scene and was later apprehended by the Police for the due process of the law to take its course.
On December, 26 at around 1 am and at a house in Kuwadzana 7, Harare, Nihipalakar Muyaya (22) allegedly assaulted his grandmother, Agnes Duri (70) with clenched fists and booted feet for not giving him a present during the Christmas period.
The victim was later found lying lifeless in her room with blood coming out of her mouth and ears.
The suspect was subsequently arrested.
Meanwhile, the Zimbabwe Republic Police is investigating circumstances surrounding the death of Polite Nyauro (23) who was found lifeless at Chipfuvamiti Primary School, Makonde on December, 26.
The victim had been reported missing after he had gone for a beer-drinking binge at Chipfuvamiti Business Centre, Makonde in the company of his two brothers on December, 25.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police urges the public to find peaceful methods of resolving disputes or differences at family and society level.
The church, traditional leaders and general community are implored to come on board to ensure the public respect the sanctity of human life.
The Police will continue to engage communities in order to promote the culture of law-abiding citizens in all facets of life.
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