Online Reporter
Arron Nyamayaro
Two Harare men have been arrested for kidnapping a 14-year-old girl and unlawfully detaining her after she had fled her parents’ home fearing punishment for cash, which went missing, from her father’s wallet.
The young learner, fearing punishment from her mother for allegedly taking US$6 from her father’s wallet, left home in distress.
Her mother had threatened physical discipline, prompting her to seek refuge elsewhere.
While wandering, the girl was spotted by a friend with Bradwell Hokota (21) and Munashe Zirikwa (19) both residents of Langford Crest Breeders Farm in Ushewokunze, Harare.
The two men took her to their home where she spent the night.
Concerned for her safety, the girl’s mother filed a police report, leading to the swift arrest of Hokota and Zirikwa.
Harare provincial police spokesperson Inspector Luckmore Chakanza confirmed the arrests.
“Police have apprehended two men in connection with the kidnapping of a 14-year-old girl.”
