Mudzi Killing: Co-Wife Accused of Setting 18-Year-Old Ablaze in Shop

An 18-year-old woman, Loveness Zinhu, has died after her co-wife allegedly set fire to a shop and adjoining bedroom in Rwamba Business Centre, Mudzi. Authorities say the suspect, Elizaberth Ponji, poured an unknown accelerant on the floor before igniting the blaze while Zinhu and her husband slept. Zinhu’s husband, 30-year-old Peter Mudzengerere, escaped from the burning building but collapsed shortly after. Police arrested Ponji the following day and have opened a murder investigation. No further details have been released on the type of substance used or Mudzengerere’s condition. Investigations are ongoing as officers seek to establish motive and confirm all circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.

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