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Man beats up, kills daughter, 14, over love relationship with neighbour
31 Dec 2023 at 03:56hrs | Views
A Nyanga father beat up his 14-year-old daughter who later died of injuries sustained after he accused her of falling in a love relationship with a neighbour.
Police said on Saturday that Amos Rutendo Nyamangodo of Nyanga has been arrested "in connection with a case of murder in which his daughter, Rufaro Nyamangodo, 14, died on 29 December 2023 after allegedly being hit with a mulberry tree switch all over the body on 23 December 2023 at Mangwanda Village, Mutasa, Honde Valley.
"The suspect had allegedly accused the victim of having an affair with a neighbour," police said.
Cases of parents beating up and killing their children are common in Zimbabwe.
Most parents believe severe punishment was best for their children.
Police said on Saturday that Amos Rutendo Nyamangodo of Nyanga has been arrested "in connection with a case of murder in which his daughter, Rufaro Nyamangodo, 14, died on 29 December 2023 after allegedly being hit with a mulberry tree switch all over the body on 23 December 2023 at Mangwanda Village, Mutasa, Honde Valley.
"The suspect had allegedly accused the victim of having an affair with a neighbour," police said.
Cases of parents beating up and killing their children are common in Zimbabwe.
Most parents believe severe punishment was best for their children.
Source - ZimLive
