A 56-year-old security guard has been arrested after shooting two men who had allegedly trespassed at a mine in the Theleka area of Filabusi.
Abedinico Dube, a resident of Village 1 under Chief Sigola in the Godlwayo resettlement area, was on duty at McLaren Mine when the incident occurred on January 11, 2026.
According to reports, Dube discovered Thabani Nyoni, 36, and Alvin Ncube, 33, near a mine shaft at approximately 5:00 PM. While Dube reportedly suspected the duo of trespassing, sources close to the victims claim the encounter was accidental.
Nyoni and Ncube, who are colleagues at the nearby Noma B Mine, were reportedly walking together when Ncube stopped to relieve himself in the bushes near the McLaren Mine entrance. Dube allegedly opened fire on the two men during this encounter.
The victims sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Nyoni was struck in the chest, hands, and stomach, while Ncube suffered extensive injuries to his head, thighs, hands, chest, and calf. Both men were transported to the hospital by the owner of the mine and remain in serious condition at Filabusi District Hospital.
Police have since recovered the shotgun used in the shooting and are currently holding Dube in custody.
Matabeleland South Police deputy spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Stanford Mguni, confirmed the incident and the subsequent arrest.
“Investigations are ongoing and the two victims are in serious condition. The accused is currently assisting police with investigations,” Assistant Inspector Mguni said.
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