A member of the Police Constabulary was fatally stabbed on Monday evening in Shurugwi after he attempted to arrest a suspect who was wanted in connection with an assault case.
Isaac Muzira died on the spot after he was stabbed with a knife on the left side of his chest by the suspect, identified as Thamsanga Sibanda.
Chief police spokesperson Senior Assistant Commissioner Charity Charamba yesterday confirmed the incident.
“On April 4 at around 2pm, police constable Muzira was on duty and in police uniform together with constables Chitimbe and Mushambi when they received a report of assault,” she said.
She said this was after William Sibanda had reported that Sibanda had assaulted him following a misunderstanding involving gambling. Snr Asst Comm Charamba said investigations were still in progress.State Media