A 51-year-old Zimbabwean man from Gweru has finally taken his own life after surviving three other attempts.
The lifeless body of Matiamana John Muponde, a driving instructor was discovered by a passerby on Tuesday hanging from a tree in a bushy area at Hunde Fisher Farm near Mkoba 18 suburb.
Zim News reported that it was his fourth and successful attempt at
committing suicide at the same location. Twice he was picked up while
unconscious at the same spot.
On another occasion, a rope he had used to hang himself gave in.
According to the report, Muponde appeared to have a long-standing problem which refused to share with his family.
His brother, Mr. Panganati Muponde said they informed the police after the deceased went missing last week Monday.
‘His driving instructor’s papers had expired and he left home saying he
was going to renew them and never came back until he was found hanging
in a bushy area at Hunde Fisher farm on the outskirts of Mkoba 18.
Funeral arrangement are underway,’ he said.
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