By Delicious Mathuthu
A-47-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly strangling his one year old step daughter to death in Mkoba, Gweru, Kwedu News can reveal.
The incident occured on Friday morning (29/09/2023) at around 9 am where the man, identified as Itai Ticharwa, is said was left in the custody of the toddler while the mother went to fetch water at a nearby borehole.
Midlands Provincial Community Relations Liaison Officer, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the incident saying investigations into the matter are ongoing.
“Police in Gweru have arrested a 47-year-old man for allegedly murdering his 1-year-old step daughter,” Inspector Mahoko comfirmed.
“It is alleged that Itai Ticharwa (47) of Mkoba 4 Gweru was left in custody of the now deceased baby as his wife went to a nearby borehole to fetch some water.
“Upon her return, Ticharwa’s wife found him holding the baby and instructed her to breast feed the baby.
“As soon as (she) held the baby Ticharwa’s wife realized that the baby was groaning in pain and she screamed shouting that her baby had been strangled thereby alerting the neighbors and some police officers who were passing by.
“Ticharwa was subsequently arrested and detained whilst the body of the deceased was taken to Gweru Provincial Hospital mortuary to await post mortem. Investigations are still in progress,” Inspector Mahoko said.
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