By Own Correspondent- A report by a local publication has revealed that a 19 year old man Takudzwa Chindi of Sebanga Park suburb in Shurugwi stabbed his 16-year-old cousin Broklen Gumbo to death following a misunderstanding which has not been disclosed.

Chindi, a student at the Zimbabwe School of Mines is reported to have been arrested while attempting to flee to South Africa following the alleged murder of his cousin.

The state alleges that on 6 April around 1530hrs, the accused took a kitchen knife, entered Gumbo’s bedroom and stabbed him once on the neck.

The accused person was seen by his mother Angela Chindi and his younger brother Tapiwa Chindi carrying a blood-stained knife soon after committing the crime. He also threatened the two with murder before fleeing from the scene.

Following his arrest, Chindi escaped from the cells, and was re-arrested a few hours latter while trying to flee to neighbouring South Africa where his father is based.

Chindi appeared before Shurugwi Magistrate Ms Sithabile Zungula facing one count of murder. He was denied bail and advised to apply at the High Court instead.-StateMedia