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Erectile dysfunction man axes father to death
12 Sep 2025 at 09:49hrs |
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A 28-year-old man brutally killed his 86-year-old father at a farm in the Showground area on Wednesday after accusing him of practising witchcraft and being responsible for his erectile dysfunction problems.
Police confirmed the arrest of Talent Chirongoma following the fatal attack on his father, Tinos Chirongoma, at Justright Plot.
According to witnesses, Talent had been drinking with his friend, Tichawona Ndlovu, at Mugwachari Shopping Centre before the two proceeded to Tinos' homestead, where members of the Apostolic Church (Mwazha) were gathered.
On arrival, Talent confronted the church members, accusing them of associating with a "witch." The group fled, but Ndlovu tried to restrain Talent and was struck with a log, rendering him unconscious.
Undeterred, Talent turned on his father, assaulting him with logs before repeatedly striking him with an axe on the head and legs. The elderly man died on the spot, while his ailing wife watched helplessly.
Neighbours said Talent had long accused his father of witchcraft, blaming him for his erectile dysfunction and failed marriages.
"Besides drinking illicit beers, Talent had been clashing with his father several times. He separated with three wives over manhood erection problems and some faith healers told him Tinos was behind it. He also believed his father was the cause of his mother's illness," said a neighbour.
Police said the matter was reported by Tinashe Magura at Eiffel Flats Police Station, leading to Talent's arrest.
Police confirmed the arrest of Talent Chirongoma following the fatal attack on his father, Tinos Chirongoma, at Justright Plot.
According to witnesses, Talent had been drinking with his friend, Tichawona Ndlovu, at Mugwachari Shopping Centre before the two proceeded to Tinos' homestead, where members of the Apostolic Church (Mwazha) were gathered.
On arrival, Talent confronted the church members, accusing them of associating with a "witch." The group fled, but Ndlovu tried to restrain Talent and was struck with a log, rendering him unconscious.
Undeterred, Talent turned on his father, assaulting him with logs before repeatedly striking him with an axe on the head and legs. The elderly man died on the spot, while his ailing wife watched helplessly.
Neighbours said Talent had long accused his father of witchcraft, blaming him for his erectile dysfunction and failed marriages.
"Besides drinking illicit beers, Talent had been clashing with his father several times. He separated with three wives over manhood erection problems and some faith healers told him Tinos was behind it. He also believed his father was the cause of his mother's illness," said a neighbour.
Police said the matter was reported by Tinashe Magura at Eiffel Flats Police Station, leading to Talent's arrest.
Source - H-Metro
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