An alleged fugitive killer living under an assumed name in Ireland has refuted all charges in a Zimbabwean court appearance.
Peter Dube faced Zimbabwean charges yesterday related to a notorious ‘love triangle‘ murder case from April 22, 2021, that stirred shockwaves in Zimbabwe.
The former car dealer faced accusations of two murders and two attempted murders amidst tight security during his hearing at the Gweru Magistrates Court.
Following the murders, Dube fled to South Africa and later made his way to Europe, where he was discovered residing under the alias Xolile Mtsali in West Dublin.
Upon his arrest by Irish authorities on June 14 last year at an asylum centre, Dube denied all charges during his initial court appearance.
During the hearing, Dube was informed that he would need to seek bail from the High Court. He has been remanded in custody until April 17 for further legal proceedings.
As per court allegations, Dube is accused of fatally shooting Shelton Chiduku on April 22, 2021, at Bensam Flats along Main Street in Gweru. The shooting supposedly stemmed from Dube’s suspicion of an affair between Chiduku and his wife, Nyasha Nharingo.
Following Chiduku’s killing, Dube allegedly also shot Nyasha’s best friend, Gamuchirai Mudungwe. Both Nyasha and her sister Nyaradzo Nharingo survived with injuries.
Nyasha suffered a gunshot wound to her right cheek, which caused additional damage as it traversed through her neck and shoulder. Nyaradzo, Dube’s sister-in-law, lost her left eye due to injuries above her left ear.
After the shootings, Dube fled to South Africa and then to Eswatini, where he assumed the identity of Xolile Mtsali before seeking asylum in Ireland.
However, Irish authorities deported Dube to Mozambique after discovering his false identity claims. Subsequently, Zimbabwean police, with Interpol’s assistance, uncovered Dube’s true identity and arrested him in Mozambique.
Recently, Dube was repatriated to Zimbabwe, facing charges of murder, attempted murder, and immigration violations. Upon arrival at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, his arrest marked a significant breakthrough in the case.
Police Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed that Dube had been deported from Mozambique for using a fake identity and travel documents, dispelling rumours of extradition.
This incident underscores the international cooperation in apprehending fugitives and upholding justice across borders.
