Security guard burnt to death while sleeping in a parked vehicle at Gazaland, Machipisa

A SECURITY guard sleeping on duty was Monday burnt to death in a commuter omnibus he had sought shelter for the night.

The inalert watchman suffered burns after the vehicle he was sleeping in was consumed by a ball of fire.

Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the tragedy.

“The ZRP is investigating a fire incident which resulted in the death of a security guard, Francis Jeimani Mlambo (39) on August 11, 2025 at Gazaland, Machipisa, Highfiled, Harare” said Nyathi.

“The fire engulfed a kombi in which the victim was taking shelter and destroyed six other scrap vehicles.”

Investigations are in progress to determine the cause of the inferno.

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