SIX men from Ngundu in Masvingo have been arrested, while one is on the run after they allegedly beat up a suspected burglar with switches until he died.

Masvingo police spokesman Chief Inspector Charity Mazula said the six men assaulted Doubt Bhusvumani (44) of Gudo Village under Chief Neshuro at Musvure Village with switches until he passed on last week.

She said the body of the deceased was taken to Masvingo General Hospital mortuary for post-mortem.

“I can confirm the murder of a man from Neshuro in Mwenezi who was assaulted to death by seven men around Ngundu area in Chivi. We have since arrested six of the suspects and one is still at large. The deceased was killed over burglary allegation,” said Chief Insp Mazula.

Chief Insp Mazula said the six that have been arrested are Edwin Mikia (29), Malvin Kabenge (28), Bright Bumhudza (32), Tapiwa Kuipa (35), Lazarus Ngwenya (53), John Makufa (53) and Tranos Chapanda.State media