A mob in Harare’s Budiriro high-density suburb beat a man to death early Friday morning. The man, only identified as Honest, was accused of attempting to break into the home of a 19-year-old woman to have an early morning lula lula session with her. Police confirmed the incident on Sunday, launching an investigation into the murder.
The attack took place around 3 AM along Gunguwo Street, Budiriro. According to police reports, Honest was apprehended by a mob after allegedly entering the woman’s home and grabbing her while she slept in her bedroom. The mob’s response was swift and brutal; they used wooden logs to assault Honest, leaving him for dead at the scene.
Honest succumbed to his injuries sustained during the attack. His body was taken to Sally Mugabe Hospital mortuary where a post-mortem examination will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death. The incident highlights the dangers of vigilantism and the urgent need for community members to rely on law enforcement rather than resorting to mob justice.
Police are appealing to the public for assistance in their investigation. They are urging anyone with information that could help shed light on the circumstances surrounding Honest’s death to report to their nearest police station. The investigation will focus on identifying and apprehending those responsible for the fatal assault. The police statement underscores the seriousness of the crime and the determination to bring those involved to justice.
