Terrence Mawawa

A Zanu PF Youth League member was murdered by his colleague during a nasty brawl over the selection of candidates.

Zanu PF Chiundura District youth leader, Claudius Chikope was struck with an empty bottle by one Washington Mutetwa.

The incident happened at Zaloba Business Centre in Chiundura District, Midlands Province last Friday, according to the police.

The two clashed over the selection of candidates in the area.

“Zanu PF Chiundura District youth leader (Claudius Chikope) was killed by his colleague as they argued over the selection of candidates. Chikope’ s neck was slit open after being attacked by Washington Mutetwa at Zaloba Business Centre,” said the police in Gweru.

Midlands Provincial Police Spokesperson, Ethel Mukwende confirmed the incident but would not disclose what led to the tragedy.