ZRP investigates murder case: 3-year-old child fatally assaulted in Chikoto village, Masvingo
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is currently conducting an investigation into a tragic case of murder that took place in Chikoto Village, Chief Zimuto, Masvingo, on May 12, 2024.
Shockingly, it is alleged that two male juveniles, aged 13, brutally assaulted a 3-year-old male infant with sticks after accusing him of bed wetting.
Tragically, the young victim succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment at Masvingo Provincial Hospital. This heartbreaking incident has left the community in mourning.
Police confirmed the incident on their X handle. “ZRP is investigating a case of murder which occurred in Chikoto Village, Chief Zimuto, Masvingo on 12/05/24 in which two male juveniles (13) allegedly assaulted a male infant aged 3 with sticks after accusing him of bed wetting.
“The victim succumbed to injuries whilst admitted at Masvingo Provincial Hospital. Meanwhile, Police in Masvingo arrested Tanaka Hora (26) in connection with a case of murder which occurred at Rumwanda Business Centre, Masvingo on 11/05/24 in which Jefrees Mukonzi (21) died.
“The suspect allegedly assaulted the victim with a plank once on the forehead. The victim succumbed to injuries whilst receiving treatment at Chipanda Clinic, Masvingo,” reads the statement.
