Terrence Mawawa, Gutu | A man from Mnangagwa Village in Gutu who was released from prison under the Presidential amnesty programme has committed suicide after suspecting that his wife had boyfriends while he was in prison.
Ishmael Zinyoro who was released from Mutimurefu Prison under the Presidential amnesty programme killed himself on the second day after his release from prison last week. He arrived home last Wednesday after being released under the Presidential amnesty programme.
Zinyoro hanged himself around 9 pm after his wife had gone to fetch water from a nearby well.
It is understood Zinyoro had a heated argument with his wife and he accused her of having several boyfriends. He also accused her of failing to visit him while he was in prison.
Villagers who spoke to ZimEye.com said Zinyoro was overtaken by emotions and took his life without seeking advice.
“It is very sad because the man took his own life without verifying what actually happened while he was away. We do not know what happened while Zinyoro was away but he was overtaken by emotions,” said a local villager.
Masvingo Provincial Police spokesperson, Inspector Charity Mazula confirmed the incident.
Zinyoro was released under the Presidential amnesty programme after being convicted of unlawful entry and housebreaking.
He was buried last Friday in Gutu.