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Woman throws newly born baby in dam
14 Aug 2021 at 22:58hrs | Views
A40-YEAR-OLD Mvurwi woman was arrested on Wednesday after she allegedly wrapped her newly born baby with a sack and a stone before throwing it in a dam.
Jessica Matadya of Dangamera farm, Mvurwi is assisting police with investigations.
Acting Mashonaland Central police spokesperson Assistant Inspector Naison Dhliwayo confirmed the case.
"I can confirm a case of infanticide where a mother threw her newly born baby in a dam wrapped in a sack, the dead body was discovered by little children who were playing close the dam and alerted their elders," said.
A police report was filed at Velvekia police base and following a tip off the police managed to arrest Matadya who divulged how she committed the offense.
Police warned people to respect the sanctity of life by not killing innocent souls.
Jessica Matadya of Dangamera farm, Mvurwi is assisting police with investigations.
Acting Mashonaland Central police spokesperson Assistant Inspector Naison Dhliwayo confirmed the case.
"I can confirm a case of infanticide where a mother threw her newly born baby in a dam wrapped in a sack, the dead body was discovered by little children who were playing close the dam and alerted their elders," said.
A police report was filed at Velvekia police base and following a tip off the police managed to arrest Matadya who divulged how she committed the offense.
Police warned people to respect the sanctity of life by not killing innocent souls.
Source - Byo24news
