Human Rights Commissioner Muduva axed to death, wife commits suicide
Couple died after being rushed to Parirenyatwa Hospital
By Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) Commissioner, Dr. Eng. Martin Muduva has died after reportedly being struck with an axe by his wife who later took her own life in a shock domestic violence incident in Harare Tuesday night.
The shock incident, according to sources, occurred on Tuesday night in Dzivarasekwa Extension.
According to reports, the Midlands State University lecturer was allegedly struck twice during the row and was taken to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals, where he later died from his injuries on Wednesday morning.
Following the attack, his wife reportedly took poison and was also rushed to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals where she passed away last night.
Police confirmed they were investigating the incident and were set to release a detailed statement in due course.
In a condolence message, the ZHRC expressed “deep sorrow” at the couple’s death.
“It is with profound shock and deep sorrow that the Commissioners and Secretariat of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission have learnt of the untimely passing of Commissioner Dr. Eng. Martin Muduva and his wife,” the statement read.
“The death of Commissioner Muduva is a devastating loss to the Commission and to all who worked with him. Appointed on 19 December 2024, he made significant contributions to the ZHRC, particularly in linking human rights with technology.”
ZHRC added that Muduva’s dedication to public service and to the promotion and protection of human rights and administrative justice will be remembered with great respect.
“The loss of his wife at the same time makes this tragedy even more painful. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with their children, relatives, friends and all loved ones during this difficult period.
“As the ZHRC family, we mourn together and stand in solidarity with the bereaved families. We pray they find strength and comfort,” the Commission said.
