MUTOKO – A Chinese national employed as a security supervisor at Zhuhe Mining Investments in Mudzi has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting and killing a local man he accused of trespassing.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority, Quijun Yu, 43, opened fire on Fungai Nhau, 36, in the early hours of October 9, 2025, at the mine’s carbon room — an area where gold-laden “pregnant carbons” are kept.
The NPA’s summary says Yu, who was on night duty, suspected Nhau and his companions of attempting to steal from the facility and fired ten live rounds in their direction. One bullet struck Nhau in the lower back.
“The now deceased sustained an entry gunshot wound which resulted in the bullet lodging inside the body,” the NPA said. “He was carried by his friends for a considerable distance of about a kilometre before they abandoned him.”
Nhau’s body was discovered by mine workers around 7AM and taken to Mutoko Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police recovered the firearm allegedly used in the shooting, which is being held as an exhibit.
Meanwhile, Zhuhe Mining Investments is accused of attempting to resolve the matter outside the courts by offering what villagers described as a “paltry” compensation package to Nhau’s family.
A handwritten document signed on October 11 and seen by ZimLive shows mine representatives and local traditional leaders agreeing that the mine would pay US$6,500, comprising 15 cattle valued at US$300 each and US$200 towards school fees for Nhau’s three children.
The agreement was witnessed by Chief Nechombo and several local officials.
Police say investigations are ongoing, while the accused remains in custody.
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