Chitungwiza landlord murders tenant over rentals

A Zengeza landlord teamed up with four other people in assaulting his tenant to death over rentals.

 

Crispen Marara is on the run after allegedly murdering Tendai Nenguwo.

 

Sometime in January, Tendai collected US$560 from all tenants at Marara’s parents’ house along Hanga Street in Zengeza 1 and converted it to his own use.

 

This did not go down well with Marara, who allegedly hired four men and assaulted Tendai several times all over the body with a broomstick and fists.

 

He was admitted at Chitungwiza Central Hospital where he died on Sunday. He was 38.

 

Harare provincial police spokesperson Inspector Luckmore Chakanza confirmed the case, appealing for information that may lead to the arrest of Marara and his accomplices.

 

“Police are investigating a murder case in Zengeza. The deceased was reported to have used the money of the accused person. The deceased passed on while admitted at Chitungwiza Central Hospital on April 13,” said Insp Chakanza.

 

The deceased’s sister, Yvette Masango, said Tendai’s family expects to bury him in Chihota village tomorrow.

 

“We lost a loving brother. After the assault, he was always complaining of chest pains. He told me that he was reluctant to lodge a report with the police since he was the one at fault. He was evicted from the house over unpaid rentals. He is survived by two children, and the eldest is in Grade 7,” said Yvette. H-Metro