MSU student shot dead at boarding house, ex-husband on the run

POLICE in Midlands Province have launched a manhunt for a man who allegedly shot and killed his ex-wife, a fourth-year Psychology student at Midlands State University (MSU).

In a statement issued by Zimbabwe Republic Police national spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi, the ZRP said it is investigating a murder case in which Lisedi Nkomo (25) died at a boarding house in Senga, Gweru on October 8, 2026.

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

“The victim was allegedly shot once on 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,” Commissioner Nyathi said.

ZRP appealed to members of the public with information that may assist in locating the suspect to report at any nearest police station.

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