A robbery victim who suffered internal injuries during the attack took his own life four days later.
Washington Mashingaidze, 44, of Matika Village, Chief Zimunya, died by suicide after throwing himself into a well at his homestead.
He had told relatives he could not live the rest of his life enduring the pain inflicted on him during the robbery.
Acting Manicaland police spokesperson Assistant Inspector Wiseman Chinyoka confirmed the case and said Mashingaidze’s body was found in the well a day after he went missing from home.
“On June 15 2026, around 5 am, Mashingaidze was robbed by five unknown accused persons while aboard a mushikashika vehicle whose registration he did not recognise while on his way to work at Clare, Odzi, Mutare. Mashingaidze sustained certain internal injuries, which he found difficult to live with,” said Assistant Inspector Chinyoka.
“He used to complain to his family about these injuries, arguing that he cannot live to face such conditions for the rest of his life.
“On June 19 2026, at around 9 am, Mashingaidze left home without notifying anyone. Knowing that Mashingaidze had suicidal plans, the family got worried and started looking for him.
“At around 1 pm on the same day, Mashingaidze’s wife, Nyaradzo Batsiri (42), advised other relatives and villagers who joined the search.
“The whole community looked for him in all places they could think of, but the combined efforts were fruitless.
“On June 20 2026, at around 10 am, the body of Mashingaidze was found inside a well at his homestead.
“His body was retrieved from the well by fellow villagers. Batsiri reported the matter to the police.
“The body was conveyed to Victoria Chitepo Provincial Hospital for post-mortem. Investigations are in progress.”
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