Sunday, 7 December 2025.
A sombre scene unfolded along Khami Road this afternoon after an unidentified man was found dead by the roadside, triggering a full-scale police investigation and an urgent appeal to the public to help identify the deceased.
According to initial reports from the scene, the body was discovered “paside peroad,” just off the main carriageway, by passers-by who immediately alerted authorities. Police officers, forensic teams, and community members
gathered at the location as investigators combed through the surrounding vegetation for cluesImages from the scene show officers examining personal items scattered near the body, while others coordinated the removal of the remains using a metal body box — a routine procedure in cases of unexplained deaths.
Police described the man as not yet identified and have urged anyone missing a relative or loved one to come forward immediately.
“Kana pane vasiri kuona hama yavo, mhanyai kumapurisa. Tsvakurudzo iri kufamba,” reads the community alert posted by Bulawayo resident Felistus Madzamba, who reported the incident earlier today.
Authorities have not yet released details regarding possible cause of death, but sources at the scene indicated that no signs of a violent struggle were immediately visible. Investigators, however, are treating the case with the seriousness of a potential foul-play scenario until evidence suggests otherwise.The discovery has sent shockwaves across the Khami Road corridor, a route often used by
commuters and vendors. Residents who gathered at the scene expressed concern over rising unexplained deaths in the area and called for increased patrols.
Police have urged the public not to speculate while investigations continue. Anyone with information is urged to report to the nearest police station.
