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6 year old strangled to death for stealing sweet reeds (imfe)
10 Mar 2022 at 04:46hrs | Views
Zimbabwe Republic Police in Chivi have reported that they have arrested one Aphios Gwatirenda (71) in connection with the murder of a minor (6) at Runoza Village, Chivi on 4 March this year.
The victim together with three other siblings (aged 10-12) is said to have allegedly gone to the suspect's field where they stole sweet reeds before the suspect chased the victim and strangled him to death.
In an unrelated incident, police in Inyathi have arrested Mbekezeli Sibanda (20) in connection with the murder of Phumulani Sibanda (20).
The suspect fatally struck the victim with a stone once on the head before he was taken to Mpilo Hospital and died upon admission.
The victim together with three other siblings (aged 10-12) is said to have allegedly gone to the suspect's field where they stole sweet reeds before the suspect chased the victim and strangled him to death.
1/3 The ZRP confirms the arrest of Aphios Gwatirenda (71) in connection with the murder of a minor (6) at Runoza Village, Chivi on 04/03/22. The victim together with three other siblings (aged 10-12) allegedly went to the suspect's field where they stole sweet reeds before
— Zimbabwe Republic Police (@PoliceZimbabwe) March 9, 2022
In an unrelated incident, police in Inyathi have arrested Mbekezeli Sibanda (20) in connection with the murder of Phumulani Sibanda (20).
The suspect fatally struck the victim with a stone once on the head before he was taken to Mpilo Hospital and died upon admission.
Source - ZRP
