Online Reporter
Arron Nyamayaro
POLICE are investigating a disturbing incident in which a mother and her two children were found dead in their house at Besa Village in Dema this week.
Ruth Ruvarashe Chidume, 35, and her two children, Tatenda Precious Blessings Gumbo, 4, and Ira Makanakaishe Gumbo, 2, were found dead in their house.
National police spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, said:
“The bodies of the victims were found in the bedroom at Besa Village, Dema, on June 9 (Monday).
“Ruth Chidume was discovered hanging from a wooden beam with a nylon fabric tied around her neck, while the two infants were found blindfolded with plastic papers covering their heads and tied below the necks.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police is conducting comprehensive investigations to uncover the circumstances surrounding both cases and we appeal to anyone with information regarding these heinous crimes to contact the National Complaints Desk on 0242 703631 or Whatsapp 0712800197 or report at any nearest police station,” said Comm Nyathi.
Meanwhile, A 67-year-old Seke woman was sexually abused and killed by her relative.
The body of Ruth Elizabeth Kadara was discovered in her kitchen hut in Chounda Village.
Farai Machaka, 48, was arrested in connection with the murder.
“Investigations done by the police revealed that Farai Machaka allegedly subjected his aunt to sexual abuse before strangling her to death.
“The suspect then stole the victim’s cellphone.
“The police have since recovered the stolen cellphone from the suspect,” said Comm Nyathi.
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