In a bizarre incident that has left the Kwekwe residents in shock, a couple from Redcliff Kwekwe was allegedly killed by their mechanic yesterday.

Collins Jongwe (34) of Chicago, Kwekwe allegedly killed Kenneth Pedzisai Chirashi and his wife Lorna Taylor Chirashi at their home in Redcliff.

The suspect was arrested by Police in Gokwe whilst he was driving the couples car. The Police made a search and found found him in possession of the Kenneth's phone, national identity documents and the number plate which was hidden in the car.

The Midlands Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the murder case.

"The son to the deceased couple Mike Chirashi called his father's cellphone which was answered by Police who informed him about the arrest of Jongwe".

Mike then phoned his neighbour Lamukani Sithole to go and check on his parents.

Sithole went to check, found doors locked and could not locate anyone. He reported the case to the police. Police attended the scene and observed that all doors were locked. They peeped through the bathroom window and saw a lying human body. They broke the door and gained entry.

Inside the house the police found Kenneth Pedzisai Chirashi lying on the floor with a deep cut on the forehead and a rope tied around the neck. The wife’s body was also found lying in the bathroom with four deep cuts on the head,” said Mahoko.

A neighbor said that in the morning around 0700 hours he heard someone screaming from the Chirashi’s residence and after some minutes he saw Jongwe driving the couple’s car.

Jongwe is assisting police with investigations.