By JJames Gwati-Police in Manicaland have have arrested two suspects, in connection with the gruesome murder of Dilan and Melissa Benza of Sambaza Village, in Nyanga last Tuesday

Solomon Munyama (48) and Passmore Kumbirai Sambaza (age not given) were arrested in Nyanga at the weekend.

The two grade one pupils were allegedly killed in cold blood on their way home from Mbaza Primary School and their bodies were found the following day dumped in a disused toilet at an abandoned homestead after searchers followed a trail of blood.

Melissa and Daniel Benza, both aged seven from Sambaza Village in Nyanga, were killed on the 4km walk from their school.

National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the arrested suspects are now assisting with investigations.

“The suspects are now assisting police with investigations.” Herald