Chitungwiza prophet in botched abortion storm

Online Desk

A self-styled prophet has been arrested for allegedly forcing his girlfriend to terminate a pregnancy at a house in Chitungwiza.Moses Chitara (36) forced his pregnant girlfriend to take three tablets which resulted in the unlawful abortion.

National police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, confirmed the arrest.

“Police in Harare have arrested a self-styled prophet, Moses Chitara (36) in connection with unlawful termination of pregnancy which occurred at a certain house in Unit N, Seke, Chitungwiza,” he said.

“The suspect forced his pregnant girlfriend to take three tablets which resulted in the pregnancy being terminated.”

Meanwhile, Police in Banket are investigating a case of baby dumping in which a two weeks old baby girl was found dumped in a white napkin on Saturday at Shankuru Farm.

The baby is now receiving care at Banket Hospital.