The man accused of fatally shooting his ex-wife, Lisedi Nkomo, 25, at a boarding house in Senga, Gweru, has been found dead at a guest lodge in Chiredzi.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed that Godknows Muleya, 30, was found dead on Saturday, October 10, with a gunshot wound to the forehead.

Nkomo died on October 8 after allegedly being shot by Muleya at a boarding house in Senga, Gweru.

In a statement, police said a pistol loaded with a magazine containing three rounds and a spent cartridge was recovered at the scene where Muleya’s body was found.

“Investigations are underway to establish the circumstances surrounding his death,” the ZRP said.

Muleya had been sought by police following Nkomo’s killing.

Authorities have not yet established the circumstances of his death.