Police name MSU student murdered at Gweru boarding house

Police have named the Midlands State University (MSU) student who was shot dead in cold blood by her former husband in Senga, Gweru, on Thursday.

The victim is Lisedi Nkomo, 25, a fourth-year Psychology student at MSU.

In a statement posted on X on Friday evening, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) identified the suspect as Godknows Muleya.

According to police, Muleya fled the scene after locking other tenants inside a room at the boarding house and taking their cellphones.

“The ZRP is investigating a case of murder in which a fourth-year Psychology student at Midlands State University, Lisedi Nkomo (25), died at a boarding house in Senga, Gweru on 08/10/2026,” reads the statement.

“The victim was allegedly shot once in the forehead by her ex-husband, Godknows Muleya, following a dispute.

“The suspect allegedly fled the scene after locking other tenants inside a room at the boarding house and taking their cellphones.

“Anyone with information which may assist in locating the suspect to report at any nearest Police Station.”

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