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Lovemore Kadzura
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A MAKONI woman has been left with a disfigured face and missing tooth after being brutally assaulted by her neighbour, Kudzai Mupfumiri, in an unprovoked attack that occurred in the dead of the night.
The victim, Precious Nyambuya, appeared before Chief Makoni’s community court, seeking compensation from Mupfumiri for the loss of the tooth and medical expenses incurred.
Nyambuya told the court that Mupfumiri had thrown large rocks at her house in the dead of night, damaging walls, doors and window panes. Four stones entered her bedroom, and hit her twice on the face and causing severe injuries.
Mupfumiri’s actions have left Nyambuya with a permanent scar, and she is demanding a beast for the lost tooth and US$180 for medical expenses.
Mupfumiri pleaded guilty to the offence and begged for forgiveness.
He also told the court that he was convicted at the magistrates’ court and sentenced to perform community service.
“What has been said is true. After that happened, I helped her with US$10, but I could not directly engage with her since I was wrong. My parents begged for forgiveness on my behalf. The village head promised to solve the matter, but I was surprised when police came to arrest me. I served my sentence of 140 hours of community service, which I completed. Now I am surprised to receive summons to appear before this court. I am very sorry for what I did,” said Mupfumiri.
Mupfumiri’s brother revealed in court that there is a land dispute between his family and Nyambuya.
Chief Makoni ordered Mupfumiri to compensate Nyambuya with a beast, reimburse her US$180 for medical costs and broken windows, and US$40 for the cost of the suit.
He was further fined two goats for exhibiting violent behaviour.
“People should desist from taking the law into their own hands. A boundary issue can be resolved by the village head, Department of Lands and the courts. Violence is not the solution at all. This attack was so vicious that someone could have died as a result,” he said.
