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Police are hunting four brothers over the alleged murder of farmer Pardon Mhuri.
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Mhuri was reportedly beaten to death following a dispute over gold ore in Sanyati.
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The ZRP has appealed for information leading to the suspects’ arrest.
Zimbabwean police are searching for four brothers accused of killing prominent young farmer Pardon Mhuri following a dispute over gold ore at a mining syndicate in Sanyati, Mashonaland West province.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) identified the suspects as Tinashe Mlalazi, Panganai Mlalazi, Ngonidzashe Mlalazi and Wiseman Mlalazi.
Police have appealed to members of the public to provide information that could lead to the arrest of the four men, who are accused of beating Mhuri to death.
Dispute Over Gold Ore
According to the police account reported by NewsDay, the alleged killing followed a disagreement over gold ore at a mining syndicate in Sanyati.
The four brothers are accused of assaulting Mhuri during the dispute, resulting in his death. Police have not provided further details about what triggered the disagreement or the events immediately preceding the alleged attack.
The ZRP is seeking information from anyone who may know the whereabouts of the suspects or have details that could assist investigators.
The search for the four brothers was still ongoing as of November 8, 2026. No arrests had been announced in the report.
The allegations against the named suspects have not been established in court.
