adminin court soon and the deceased has been identified as Antonette Chikwara.
The incident occurred at Hopley Farm Zone Six at around 6.30am. Harare provincial police spokesperson Inspector Tadius Chibanda on Thursday confirmed the incident. He said on the fateful day, Antonette’s mother Patience Musiwa (29) was washing her clothes with her baby strapped on her back.
“The suspect approached Musiwa and accused her of gossiping in the area, resulting in a fist fight,” Insp Chibanda said.
He said during the fight, Sandida picked up a log with the intention of hitting Musiwa, but ended up assaulting the child on the forehead and she died on the spot. Sandida then fled to a compound which is near Granville Cemetery and a report was made to the police.
Antonette’s body was taken to Harare Hospital mortuary for post mortem.
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