Man murdered after son flees revenge attack by gang
Police hunt for six-men gang after fatal knife stab on Mardon Dube
By Staff Reporter
A 55-year-old man was killed on Sunday allegedly by six men who had stormed his Gokwe home seeking revenge against his son following a violent brawl earlier.
The incident occurred on 17 August 2025 at Village Kashiri Chief Chireya, Gokwe, according to a statement by Midlands police provincial spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko.
Mahoko identified the victim as Mardon Dube of Kashiri Village, Chief Chireya, Gokwe.
“On 16 August 2025, James Dube (21) who is son to the now deceased had a fight with the suspects at Chidoma Business Centre, Gokwe and stabbed one of the suspects with a knife on the hand before he fled,” said Mahoko.
“On 17 August 2025, the suspects went to James Dube’s residence looking for him. On seeing them, James had to run away leaving his father Mardon Dube at home.
“The six took turns to assault and stabbed Mardon Dube until he became unconscious. Mardon died while being rushed to hospital.”
The suspects were identified as Oliver Madzivazvido, Felix Madzivazvido, Jealous Madzivazvido, Prince Ngondi, Tinashe Shonhiwa and Tafadzwa Shonhiwa all of Village Madzivazvido Chief Chireya, Gokwe.
They are all on the run.
The police spokesperson called on anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the six to volunteer such information to the police.
