Zhombe man sets girlfriend’s house ablaze

Police in Zhombe have launched a manhunt for Nyasha Chaza (29), who is wanted for attempted murder after he allegedly set his girlfriend’s house ablaze while she was sleeping following an altercation.

Midlands Police Spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko said that the incident occurred at Empress Business Centre, Zhombe, on Monday around 11:30 pm.

Mahoko added that Phumuzile Kufaulele is admitted in critical condition at Kadoma District Hospital after suffering severe burns.

Chaza of Samambwa Village, Chief Samambwa in Zhombe, allegedly fastened the door before pouring petrol on the house and setting it ablaze.

The circumstances are that Chaza and Kufaulele were seen arguing earlier in the day at the business centre. Chaza was allegedly threatening to assault Kufaulele.

Chaza reportedly went to Kufaulele’s house at night, found her asleep, fastened the door, poured petrol, and set the house on fire.

Kufaulele sustained severe burns before the fire was extinguished by a neighbor, who rushed her to Kadoma District Hospital, where she is admitted in critical condition. Mirror