Police Disclose New Information on Joseph ‘Mutangazi’ Mutangadura Murder at Lisheen Estate
New details have emerged surrounding the murder of businessman Joseph Mutangadura, widely known as Mutangazi.
The prominent entrepreneur was shot dead at his Lisheen Estate farmhouse in Ruwa shortly after midnight under unclear circumstances.
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Suspected Robbery Turns Fatal
According to The Herald, investigations indicate that seven suspected robbers raided the farm, confronting Mutangadura and demanding cash. Sources claim that he informed the assailants he had no money on him, as the day’s takings were at his abattoir.
The suspects reportedly then shot him in the stomach and fired more than five additional rounds into his chest before fleeing the scene.
Police Investigation Underway
National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident, stating,
“I am still waiting for the details of the case and will soon issue a comprehensive statement on what transpired.”
Detectives from CID Homicide in Harare have already been dispatched to the estate to carry out a thorough investigation.
Mutangadura’s Business Legacy
Mutangadura owned Lisheen Estate, famously known for the Mutangadura Hideout, as well as several butcheries and other businesses. His death has sent shockwaves across the country.
Here are some of the reactions;
@Kevy Whitehead;
Aaaah so sad.
May his soul rest in peace.
These violent crimes are now on the increase.
And some of the people working for us are the ones who provides information to these robbers that money is there now.
Sincere condolences to the family
@Rosemary Muchima;
Eish zvakaoma ko kungotora zvamurikuda pane kutora hupenyu hwemunhu.RIP
@Godfrey Munamati;
May his soul rest in peace !I think it’s high time we should consider death penalty for such heinous crimes ,life sentence for armed robbery
@Shuvai Tsunga;
Eish. These thieves have no mercy. Death sentence should be brought back
@Gracious T Mupunga Chidakwa;
Soo sad….Mutangadura hideout will.neva be the same without him.
