A 27-YEAR-OLD Shurugwi man, who allegedly killed an 85-year-old man during an armed robbery, was found in possession of the deceased’s belongings, among them a salt-shaker, Bulawayo High Court judge Justice Nokuthula Moyo heard at the Gweru High Court circuit in Gweru on Wednesday. STEPHEN CHADENGA OWN CORRESPONDENT
Tonic Mangoma of Nyika village under Chief Nhema in Shurugwi allegedly attacked Msoreka Mavengano Bushe with an axe and iron bar killing him instantly.
The court heard that Mangoma searched Bushe’s house and took several items that he hid in a nearby cave. For the State, chief law officer Rosa Takuva said on the night of September 22 2013, Mangoma went to Bushe’s homestead and found him alone having supper.
Mangoma attacked Bushe with an axe and iron bar on the left leg, head and face, resulting in him dying from injuries. After killing Bushe, Mangoma searched his house and took clothing items, which he proceeded to hide in a nearby cave. The State further alleged that Mangoma sold one of the deceased’s jackets to Rodgers Chibike from whom the coat was recovered. A salt- shaker was also recovered in Mangoma’s possession.
Mangoma was arrested and then led the cops to the cave where the other property was discovered.
Bushe’s body was discovered by a neighbour, Itayi Melusi the following morning in a pool of blood in front of the kitchen hut.
Melusi, who used to work for Bushe as a herd boy, made a report to the police.
