A police officer faces murder charges after beating a detained suspect who later died. Prince Ndavambi works at Ruwa police station and appeared before magistrate Ruth Moyo. The court set his bail at US$400 and scheduled the next hearing for July 2, 2025. Officials arrested the 39-year-old officer for killing someone during custody. The case involves police brutality that resulted in death.
Ndavambi arrested a person on May 27, 2025 for assault and theft crimes. He brought the suspect to Ruwa police station for questioning and processing. The officer attacked the detained person with a wooden hoe handle across their body. Ndavambi placed the injured suspect inside jail cells after the beating. The victim's health declined rapidly during evening hours.
Medical staff rushed the dying person to Ruwa Rehabilitation clinic for emergency treatment. The suspect died the next day from injuries suffered during police custody. Doctors performed two separate examinations on the dead body to determine exact causes. Both medical reports recommended additional toxicology and tissue tests for complete results. The investigation continues as authorities seek justice for the death.
Ndavambi arrested a person on May 27, 2025 for assault and theft crimes. He brought the suspect to Ruwa police station for questioning and processing. The officer attacked the detained person with a wooden hoe handle across their body. Ndavambi placed the injured suspect inside jail cells after the beating. The victim's health declined rapidly during evening hours.
Medical staff rushed the dying person to Ruwa Rehabilitation clinic for emergency treatment. The suspect died the next day from injuries suffered during police custody. Doctors performed two separate examinations on the dead body to determine exact causes. Both medical reports recommended additional toxicology and tissue tests for complete results. The investigation continues as authorities seek justice for the death.
