Teenager kills brother in a domestic dispute
Published: 2013 September 02 16:24:23 (5247 Views)
A teenager from Bikita in Masvingo, Zimbabwe, fatally killed his brother in a domestic dispute over the quality of cement bought for the construction of a house at their homestead.
The incident happened on Thursday last week and provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Peter Zhanero confirmed the incident.
"We are handling a case of murder where by a teenager struck and killed his brother who was accusing him of buying cement of poor quality," Insp Zhanero said.
It is said that on Tuesday afternoon, the teenager came back from Nyika Business Centre where he had gone to buy some cement for the construction of their house.
Upon return, Vengesai Taratsoga (19) who is now late accused his younger brother of buying poor quality cement and a misunderstanding ensued.
Vengesai reportedly hit his younger brother who unfortunately retaliated by picking a stone and hitting his brother hard on the left jaw.
According to the police, Vengesai fell unconscious for more than an hour.
He regained consciousness but was complaining of a headache on Wednesday and died on Thursday.
His body was taken to Masvingo General Hospital mortuary for a post-mortem.
The teenager has since been arrested and is expected to appear in court soon.
- Newsbite
The incident happened on Thursday last week and provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Peter Zhanero confirmed the incident.
"We are handling a case of murder where by a teenager struck and killed his brother who was accusing him of buying cement of poor quality," Insp Zhanero said.
It is said that on Tuesday afternoon, the teenager came back from Nyika Business Centre where he had gone to buy some cement for the construction of their house.
Upon return, Vengesai Taratsoga (19) who is now late accused his younger brother of buying poor quality cement and a misunderstanding ensued.
Vengesai reportedly hit his younger brother who unfortunately retaliated by picking a stone and hitting his brother hard on the left jaw.
According to the police, Vengesai fell unconscious for more than an hour.
He regained consciousness but was complaining of a headache on Wednesday and died on Thursday.
His body was taken to Masvingo General Hospital mortuary for a post-mortem.
The teenager has since been arrested and is expected to appear in court soon.
- Newsbite
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