Gwanda Man Arrested Over Three Murder Cases

By Maitengwe Reporter

Police in Gwanda have arrested a man suspected of being linked to three murder cases reported in Matabeleland South, with investigators also suspecting him of rape.

The suspect, identified as Nqobani Ncube, was arrested on Monday, 19 October 2026, according to ZBC News.

The three murder cases under investigation were reported in Esigodini, Collen Bawn and Gwanda.

Ncube was reportedly living in a tent in the Gwanda Mountains at the time of his arrest.

According to ZBC News, the suspect is also accused of abducting and sexually assaulting victims from Gwanda town.

Police have not yet released details about the identities of the murder victims, when the alleged offences occurred or the evidence linking Ncube to the cases.

The arrest comes as investigators pursue leads in the three separate murder cases. Further details are expected as police continue their investigations.

Ncube remains a suspect, and the allegations against him have not been proven in court.