In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves through the Mvurwi community, a 29-year-old polygamist, Tinashe John, is facing allegations of mercilessly beating his seven-year-old daughter, to death.
The minor, Laina John, was assaulted with a wooden stick and wire on July 10 and again with a metal rod on July 18 before succumbing to the injuries the following day.
She had suffered a fractured left arm, swollen buttocks and back.
To ensure that the law enforcement agents remained unaware of his heinous actions, the accused father reportedly issued ruthless threats to his four wives, warning them against disclosing the details of the brutal assault on their daughter.
A Secret Burial Unveiled
In a chilling turn of events, Tinashe John planned a secret burial for his daughter at Forester D Farm in Mvurwi.
However, the police received a timely tip-off, leading to the recovery of the body at the farm and it was then conveyed to Mvurwi Hospital, where it awaits a post-mortem examination.
As quoted by The Herald, Provincial Police Spokesperson, Sergeant Major Samuel Chikasha said:
“On July 18, the fourth wife, Tanyaradzwa Tembo, reported the minor to her father after she urinated in her pants. John then took a 50-centimeter-long metal rod and assaulted Laina all over her body. The minor started complaining of chest pains. The whole night Laina groaned in pain until she died the following day at around 8 am in the dining room.
Meanwhile, the father, Tinashe John, was promptly arrested and will face charges related to the alleged assault and subsequent death of his daughter.
Source iHarare.com
