The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) announced they are searching for a man in connection with the fatal shooting of a Midlands State University student. Authorities identified the deceased as Lisedi Nkomo, 25, and have named her ex-husband as the suspect in the ongoing murder investigation.
The incident occurred at a boarding house in Senga, a suburb of Gweru in the Midlands Province.
In a formal statement, ZRP National Spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the details of the case. According to the police report, Ms. Nkomo was a fourth-year psychology student at the university.
“The ZRP is investigating a case of murder in which Lisedi Nkomo, aged 25, died after being shot by her ex-husband,” Commissioner Nyathi stated.
The police have initiated a manhunt for the suspect, whose name has not been officially released to the public. Authorities have appealed to citizens for any information that could lead to his location and apprehension. The motive for the shooting has not been determined as the investigation is in its early stages.
No further details regarding the specific timeline of the incident or the evidence recovered at the scene have been made public by the ZRP. Midlands State University has not yet issued a public statement regarding the death of its student. Police are continuing to process the scene and conduct interviews as part of their standard procedure.
