A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the gruesome murder of his employer, whose body he allegedly burnt for two days before scattering the remains in a field in Woodend, Gweru.<\/p>\n
Takunda Kazembe, who was employed as a general worker at a plot in Woodend, allegedly killed his employer, Fungai Mpofu (53), on October 28, 2026, following a reprimand over his work performance.<\/p>\n
In a statement, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed Kazembe’s arrest, saying he allegedly struck Mpofu several times with a metal container until she lost consciousness.<\/p>\n
He reportedly covered her with a tent before allegedly setting her body on fire after realising that she had died.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe suspect reportedly continued burning the body for two days before scattering the ashes (remains) in a field,\u201d police said.<\/p>\n
After allegedly killing his employer, Kazembe reportedly stole approximately 1.5 tonnes of maize, which he later sold, as well as two cellphones belonging to the deceased.<\/p>\n
He subsequently fled to his rural home, where he was eventually arrested.<\/p>\n
Police have not yet provided further details surrounding the circumstances of the arrest.<\/p>\n
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