By Lloyd Takawira
POLICE in Bulawayo are looking for a man Jabulani Mafu (47) of Emakhandeni suburb who allegedly torched his lover’s house after failing to burn her alive after pouring her with petrol on Christmas Eve following a misunderstanding over relish.
The two Jabulani Mafu (47) and Ms Malelewo Mathema (45) had a heatrd argument which turned violent after Malelewo had served Jabulani badly cooked relish .
Bulawayo police spokesperson Chief Inspector Precious Simango said the relish sparked the fight between the two live-in lovers.
“We are investigating a case where a 47-year-old man is said to have poured petrol on his girlfriend aged 45 years, both from Emakhandeni suburb. The suspect is said to have been infuriated by the relish his girlfriend served him. The suspect who is on the run is said to have stormed out of the house before returning with a five litre container which had petrol. He is alleged to have poured the petrol on her. She however managed to overpower him to escape from the house,” said Chief Insp Simango.
She said after her escape, Mafu poured the petrol on property in the house before setting the property alight.
Chief Insp Simango said in the process R6 000, US$200 and $280 was lost to fire.
“Other household properties that include a bed, a sofa, refrigerator, home theatre set, clothes among other things were burnt,” said Chief Insp Simango.
She urged members of the public to solve their differences amicably.
” As the Zimbabwe Republic Police we urge members of the public to resolve differences amicably “
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I’m still trying to understand what “narrowly” killing someone is?
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