{"id":203831,"date":"2026-07-09T11:20:48","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T11:20:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tahrir2day.com\/news\/2026\/07\/09\/familys-unimaginable-loss-as-mum-and-daughters-found-dead\/"},"modified":"2026-07-09T11:20:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T11:20:48","slug":"familys-unimaginable-loss-as-mum-and-daughters-found-dead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tahrir2day.com\/news\/2026\/07\/09\/familys-unimaginable-loss-as-mum-and-daughters-found-dead\/","title":{"rendered":"Family’s ‘unimaginable loss’ as mum and daughters found dead"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A family has spoken of its “unimaginable loss” after a mother and two children were found dead at their home. <\/b><\/p>\n

The bodies of Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, 42, and her daughters Natalie, 15, and Nala, five, were discovered when police forced entry to a house near Bedford on Monday after reports they had not been seen for several days.<\/p>\n

A family tribute released on Thursday said: “During this time of unimaginable loss, we wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has reached out with prayers, messages of comfort, and support.”<\/p>\n

Bedfordshire Police is seeking Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, also known as Mark, who left the country via Heathrow Airport on a British passport on Saturday.<\/p>\n

The family statement, issued by police, added: “Your kindness and compassion have brought great strength to our family. <\/p>\n

“As the circumstances surrounding their passing remain the subject of an official investigation, we are unable to comment further at this stage. <\/p>\n

“We are also awaiting guidance from the relevant authorities before confirming funeral and memorial arrangements.”<\/p>\n

They said an official update will be shared as soon as further information can be released.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A large police presence was at the family home at Great Denham, following the discovery of Nothabo and her daughters. <\/p>\n

Bedfordshire Police has urged Tshuma to hand himself in and is working with national and international agencies to find him.<\/p>\n

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    Det Insp Lee Martin said on Wednesday: “We know that Mark Tshuma left the country on Saturday and is now believed to be in Zimbabwe.”<\/p>\n

    “We are urgently working to find and apprehend him, and would appeal to him directly to hand himself in.”<\/p>\n

    He appealed directly to the suspect, saying: “Mark, unthinkable harm has been caused to those around you and this has left your relatives and friends utterly devastated. Criminal investigation knows no borders.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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