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Michael Magoronga, Midlands Correspondent
POLICE in Redcliff, Midlands Province have launched a manhunt for three suspects who are alleged to be behind the death of a 39-year-old man who was found lying in a pool of blood just outside his home at a farm near the town.

Zwelani Ncube died upon admission to Kwekwe General Hospital after having been found by his wife Nomsa Sibanda (27) lying unconscious in a pool of blood on Saturday at Lyons Farm in Redcliff.

Police are now looking for Tobias Moyo, Zivanai Mpofu and Lucky Moyo who were found armed with axes, machetes and knives at the scene of the incident.

The trio had been heard quarrelling with the now deceased moments before he was attacked.

Midlands Police Spokesperson, Inspector Emanuel Mahoko said police have since launched a manhunt of the three who disappeared into the darkness after the deceased’s wife arrived at the scene.

“Police in Midlands are investigating a case of murder of a 39-year-old man who died upon admission at Kwekwe General Hospital after his wife found him lying in a pool of blood at Lyons Farm in Redcliff on 21 August around 6PM,” said Inspector Mahoko.

According to police, Sibanda heard the now deceased arguing with some people at a neighbouring stand.

“She called a neighbour, Andrew Muhlauro, who accompanied her and they found Zwelani lying in a pool of blood with a deep cut near his left ear. Three suspects, Tobias Moyo, Zivanai Mpofu and Lucky Moyo were at the scene armed with axes, a machete and a knife,” said Inspector Mahoko.

He said the three then disappeared from the scene.

The police spokesperson appealed to anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the three suspects to report to any nearest police station.