Thursday, October 31, 2024 -A 38-year-old man, Lloyd Banda from Mapinga,
appeared in the Chinhoyi Magistrates’ Court on charges of attempted murder
following an alleged altercation on October 24, 2024. The incident reportedly
took place around 8:00 AM at a site on Tramore Farm, where Banda and the
complainant, a 24-year-old man, were washing chrome ore.
According to court reports, Banda allegedly asked the younger man to
hand over his belt, stating he needed it. When the complainant refused,
explaining that the belt belonged to his brother, Banda reportedly became
violent. Without warning, he allegedly picked up a knife from the ground and
stabbed the complainant in the right side of his stomach. The complainant
sustained a serious injury that required medical attention.
Following the alleged attack, Banda was taken into custody. He is set to
reappear in court on November 1, 2024, as the case continues to unfold, drawing
local attention. The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) has
commented on the incident, urging the public to seek peaceful solutions to
conflicts. In their statement, the NPAZ stated, "The NPAZ would like to
urge members of the public to find peaceful ways of resolving disputes and
avoid taking the law into their own hands."
As Banda awaits his next court date, the proceedings will further
explore the circumstances of the case, including Banda’s defense and any
mitigating factors that may be presented.
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