A security guard sleeping on duty was burnt to death on Monday in a commuter omnibus where he had sought shelter for the night.
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Read E-PaperThe unsuspecting watchman suffered fatal burns after the vehicle he was sleeping in was engulfed by a ball of fire.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the tragedy.
“The ZRP is investigating a fire incident that resulted in the death of a security guard, Francis Jeimani Mlambo (39), on August 11, 2025, at Gazaland, Machipisa, Highfield, Harare,” said Nyathi.
“The fire engulfed a kombi in which the victim was taking shelter and also destroyed six other scrap vehicles.”
Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the inferno.
