adminGrace Nyoni Midlands Correspondent
A three-year-old infant from Mtapa suburb in Gweru, died last week, after she allegedly tied a black cable around her neck while playing with other children.
Acting Midlands provincial police spokesperson Assistant Inspector Ethel Mukwende confirmed the death of Rudo Chitope of house number 11 Serima Road, Mtapa suburb. She said the infant was pronounced dead on arrival at Gweru Provincial Hospital.
“Police in Gweru are investigating a case of sudden death where a three-year-old female infant died after being tied with a black cable around her neck while playing with other infants,” said Asst Insp Mukwende. “The incident occurred on Monday January 29, at house number 11 Serima Road Mtapa, Gweru.”
Asst Insp Mukwende said around 0900hrs, the infant went outside to play, while its mother — Ms Ellen Masaire (27) — was inside the house. She said a few minutes later, the infant came back crying with a black cable tied around her neck. The cable was so tight that her mother failed to untie it until she called a neighbour.
“The neighbour used a knife to cut the cable,” said Asst Insp Mukwende. “The infant became unconscious and was rushed to Gweru Provincial Hospital by her mother where she was pronounced dead on arrival.”
Asst Insp Mukwende said the infant’s body was taken to Gweru Provincial Hospital mortuary and is awaiting post-mortem. She advised parents to keep an eye on their children while they are playing.
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