‘Ximex Killer’ Tafadzwa Russell Murengwa Suicide: New Details Emerge!

MURDER suspect Tafadzwa Russell Murengwa committed suicide in Harare on Friday night by drinking an insecticide, police have confirmed.

Murengwa is alleged to have shot his ex-girlfriend Samantha Ruvimbo Dzapata on Friday morning following a dispute.

The murder took place along Simon Mazorodze, near Bathroom Boutique, around 9am.

In a statement on Saturday, police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the development.

‘Ximex Killer’ Tafadzwa Russell Murengwa Suicide: New Details Emerge!

“The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirms that Tafadzwa Russell Murengwa (29), who was wanted for the callous murder of Samantha Ruvimbo Dzapata (28) in Harare on July 29, 2022, committed suicide by drinking Dichlorvos 100 EC insecticide in Gletwin area, Shawasha Hills, Harare, last night,” said Assistant Commissioner Nyathi.

Police said they recovered the Toyota Aqua vehicle he was driving, a 0.38 Webley revolver loaded with four spent cartridges and one live round at the scene.

“The late Samantha Dzapata’s cellphone was recovered at Zindoga Shopping Centre, Waterfalls, where the suspect had left it with a certain man.”