A mentally unstable man from Matabeleland Province has been arrested after he ran amok and killed five people.
The 43-year-old Phamani Sibanda, 43, went on a killing spree in Madlambuzi.
National Police Spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, confirmed the incident.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of a suspected mental patient, Phamani Sibanda (43), in connection with murder of five people and attempted murder on two complainants, which occurred on 20th August 2025 in Madlambuzi, Matabeleland South Province.
“The suspect ran amok, became violent, and attacked seven people with a Mopani log, a blunt object, and an unknown sharp object while moving aggressively around the village.
“He was targeting anyone whom he was coming across with.
Subsequently, five people died on the spot while two others were injured.
“The five victims were identified by their next of kin as listed: Elliot Khupe (101), a male adult of Bellas Village, Madlambuzi, Butho Tshuma (97), a female adult of Bellas Village, Madlambuzi, Constance Sibanda (66), a female adult of Bellas Village, Madlambuzi, Tiffan Surprise Ndlovu (six), a female juvenile of Bellas Village, Madlambuzi, Catra Matsika (72), of Central Village, Madlambuzi.
“The two injured females, aged 90 and 41 were admitted at Madlambuzi Clinic and Plumtree District Hospital for treatment.”
