Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - A 25-year-old man from Kwekwe, Zimbabwe has died in a suspected suicide after reportedly blowing himself up with explosives, leaving behind only his teeth as identifiable remains. The tragic incident occurred on Independence Day and has since sparked a police investigation.
The deceased, identified as Talent Runi, was found dead in
his rented room in the Mbizo suburb of Kwekwe. According to Midlands Deputy
Police Spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Fungai Ngawagare, the Zimbabwe
Republic Police are actively investigating the matter. “The Zimbabwe Republic
Police confirms investigating a suspected suicide case in which a 25-year-old
Mbizo man was found dead in his room with his teeth blown out and blood stains
all over,” Ngawagare said in a statement to The Mirror.
Police officers responding to the scene reported that the
room was covered in blood, with only Runi’s teeth recovered from the apparent
blast. No other identifiable body parts were found, pointing to the intensity
of the explosion.
Details emerged that Runi had recently arrived in Kwekwe
from Gokwe with his cousin, Tinotenda Tsvangira. The two parted ways after
arriving in town, but later that day, Tsvangira received a troubling phone call
from their aunt, who informed him that Runi was allegedly contemplating
suicide. Alarmed, Tsvangira rushed to Runi’s residence but found the doors
locked. He entered through a window and discovered the grisly scene, Runi’s
remains and blood splattered across the room.
Authorities say several items were found at the scene,
including both used and unused explosives, igniting cords, and a box of
matches. These discoveries suggest that the explosives played a direct role in
the suspected suicide.
Police are continuing their investigation to determine the
circumstances that led to the blast and to confirm the precise cause of death.
The shocking nature of the incident has left the local community in disbelief
as they await answers from the ongoing probe.
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