Elderly Man Killed Trying To Protect Wife In Kadoma
A 38-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a brutal crime spree that left one elderly man dead and two women traumatised in Battlefields, Kadoma.
According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), the suspect, Isaac Chanuka, was arrested on July 17, 2025, following a violent attack in which 83-year-old Funny Sakona was murdered.
Police say Chanuka allegedly struck Sakona twice on the head with a log as he attempted to defend his wife from an attack. Sakona died on the spot from the head injuries.
After the fatal assault, the suspect reportedly went on to rape Sakona’s wife before fleeing the scene.
Chanuka was arrested with the help of members of the community.
Investigations by police also revealed that, the day before, on July 16, the suspect had attacked another female victim, hitting her on the head with a log and attempting to rape her.
