Terrence Mawawa, Chiredzi| A Chiredzi based white sugarcane farmer was brutally killed in a grisly murder incident.
Adolph Willem Botha’s body was found lying in a pool of blood and blood stained footprints were noticed near his lifeless body, ZimEye.com reveals.
According to details from Triangle Police Station, Botha was found dead by his workers on Saturday morning.
“Botha had earlier gone to the bank to withdraw $6500 to pay his workers’ wages,” said a police officer based in Triangle”.
They continued, “he went with Christopher Musiiwa and the two were together from that time until the day Botha was found dead. Musiiwa has since fled from the farm and he is on the run. A housemaid identified as Chemedzai Mudziviro reported for work in the morning.
“She rang the bell at the gate but she did not get a response. She waited for the supervisor, Joram Muvazhi, who opened the gate. On entering the house, the two saw blood on the doorstep and rushed to report the matter to the police. The police officers opened the door and found Botha’s body lying in a pool of blood. His cellphone was on the table and drawers in the bedroom were open,” they added.
Police sources further indicated Musiiwa was spotted at Chingwizi a day after the murder.
He is expected to assist the police with investigations. It is believed Musiiwa was well aware of the fact that Botha had withdrawn cash from the bank.
Masvingo Provincial Police spokesperson, Inspector Charity Mazula was not readily available to comment on the matter.