A man has been taken into custody by the police after allegedly killing his uncle during a beer binge.
The suspect, identified as Calbert Mpofu (30), reportedly attacked Lisani Dube (46) by striking him on the forehead with a knobkerrie. The tragic incident took place on December 9, 2023, at the Kungubo Business Centre.
According to an official statement released by the police, Calbert Mpofu (30) has been apprehended by the authorities in Madlambuzi. He is being held in connection with the murder case involving the death of his uncle, Lisani Dube (46). The fatal blow with a knobkerrie occurred on December 9, 2023, during a gathering where alcohol was consumed. Sadly, Lisani Dube succumbed to his injuries on December 10, 2023.
“Police in Madlambuzi have arrested Calbert Mpofu (30) in connection with a case of murder in which his uncle, Lisani Dube (46) died on 10/12/23 after being struck with a knobkerrie on the forehead during a beer-drinking spree on 09/12/23 at Kungubo Business Centre,” reads the statement.
