Venus Charumbira
Crimes and Courts Reporter www.zimgbcnews.co.zw
BULAWAYO – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) are investigating a case of sudden death involving a 37-year-old man from Gwabalanda who was found hanging in his bedroom after a family discussion concerning his drinking habits.
According to the police, the deceased, identified as Andrew Sibanda, was discovered on the evening of 7 September 2025 at his residence.
“He had been in the company of his 16-year-old son and his 44-year-old elder brother from Nkulumane 10, who had come to visit,” police said.
The elder brother had earlier counselled Andrew Sibanda, warning him about the dangers of consuming outlawed alcohol, commonly known as njengu. Andrew is said to have promised to stop drinking.
“Shortly after his brother left, he went to his bedroom, where he used a black insulated telephone copper cable to hang himself from the roof truss,” said the Press and Public Relations Officer, Inspector Nomalanga Msebele.
His lifeless body was discovered around 8 PM by his 21-year-old nephew, who also resides at the same address.
After police attended the scene, the body was taken to the United Bulawayo Hospital for a post-mortem.
As this case unfolds, authorities have urged members of the public to seek professional help when facing personal challenges rather than resorting to suicide.
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