Chegutu woman, 24, killed for turning down love proposal

A 24-year-old woman in Chegutu was fatally stabbed after rejecting a man’s romantic advances.

According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), the suspect, known only as Gunners, stabbed Omega Matope in the left thigh at a house in Chegutu on Thursday, 24 September.

Matope was rushed to Chegutu District Hospital, but succumbed to her injuries upon arrival.

“The ZRP is appealing for information which may assist in the arrest of a suspect only known as Gunners who is being sought in connection with a case of murder which occurred at a house in Chegutu on 24/09/26,” police said.

“The suspect allegedly stabbed the victim, a 24-year-old woman, Omega Matope, on the left thigh after she turned down the suspect’s love proposal.

“The victim was rushed to Chegutu District Hospital, where she died upon admission.

“Anyone with information to report at any nearest police station or contact the National Complaints Desk on 0242703631 or WhatsApp 0712800197.”