Serial killer detained over sodomy, robbery
Samson Machona (28) who was on Police wanted list in connection with two murder cases has been arrested in Shurugwi.
Machona of Bhejani, Machona Village, Chief Njelele in Gokwe was arrested last Wednesday on two counts aggravated indecent assault and robbery.
The two counts were allegedly committed at Nash 1 tuck-shops on the same day around 11pm.
Midlands spokesperson Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed his arrest. Mahoko added that Machona was on Police’s wanted list in connection with two murder cases committed in Filabusi in November 2025. Machona was allegedly beer at Nash tuck-shops with the complainant (name withheld). The complainant was the one buying beer.
Complainant allegedly left to go home and Machona followed him after a short while.
Machona allegedly tripped complainant to the ground, searched him and stole US$20 and a mobile phone. He further assaulted complainant with a log and sodomised him. Machona then bludgeoned complainant’s pinky finger with a stone.
Value of stolen property is $US70. The mobile phone was recovered.
Complainant is admitted at Shurugwi District hospital. Mirror
