Tinotenda Hove – Five members of one family from Ona Mapeto Farm in Ward 21, Guruve, lost their lives in a violent attack on Sunday night, sending shockwaves through the local community.

The victims were a 66-year-old woman, her 40-year-old son, a 37-year-old daughter, and two young grandchildren aged five and two. They were attacked at their homestead and died from stab injuries.

According to residents, neighbours heard screams coming from the homestead and rushed to investigate. They found the son still alive and immediately arranged for him to be taken to hospital. Despite efforts to save him, he later succumbed to his injuries.

Police are yet to establish the motive behind the killings. The incident adds to growing concern in the area, where at least 14 people have been killed in separate violent incidents since October, raising fears over community safety in Guruve.