By Own Correspondent| A Karoi based soldier who earlier on tried to commit suicide while in police cells has died.
David Chamboko, who was reportedly arrested and taken into police custody after he questioned the police why they had released suspects in his robbery case where he lost household goods, clothes and army uniforms died on Friday.
He allegedly tried to commit suicide while in police cells and was released into the custody of Military Police who reportedly posted him to Harare.
He was however brought back to Karoi hospital on Friday night where he died.
Chamboko was an artist for Majimbos, a local musical group.
Said Majimbos in a statement:
“It is with great regret and great sadness that we announce the death of our brother David Chamboko or ‘Diva’ as he was affectionately known by those close to him.
As Majimbos we started working with David in 2009 when the group was formed. He was a founder member of Majimbos and a trustee in Craneshaw Heights Trust.
We worked with Diva in many projects that the Organisation did and his crown performance was when he performed as Paul Matavire. We went to perform with him at Buddyz Annual Festival of Arts (BAFA) and Nation Arts Merit Awards (NAMA).
Apart from Majimbos, we worked with Diva in the Zimbabwe Red Cross Society youth activities and represented our Hurungwe District with pride, in Nyanga and Harare. Also worked with the District AIDS Council.
Diva was first a friend and brother when we grew up playing ‘chikweshe’ in the dusty streets of Juliusdale. Today we celebrate the life of a dear brother.
We call upon the rest of you who wish to come pay your respects please come and help us give an icon in his own right, a worthy send off.
He played for Karoi United F.C, he was in the military and we are proud that we were able to share his life and experiences of joy and laughter.
To those who would like to come and contribute in chema please send it to his family. Any amount will go a long way in helping the family in organising a worthy send off.
RIP David Till we meet again, brother, friend, son, father and workmate