In a brazen display of lawlessness, cattle rustlers struck again yesterday in rural Mhondoro, leaving a trail of devastation and de@th in their wake.
According to a post by Mashonaland West Proportional Representative MP Mutsa Murombedzi, the thieves, who have grown increasingly daring, even left mocking notes on the carcasses of the stolen livestock, including the chilling message “Idyai Nyama” – a taunting phrase that roughly translates to “enjoy the meat”.
The scourge of cattle rustling has long plagued rural Zimbabwe, but the latest incidents have taken a particularly sinister turn.
The theft of an ox is not just a financial blow to rural families, but an emotional one, as these animals are often the lifeblood of their livelihoods.
What’s more, cattle rustling is frequently accompanied by vi0lence, putting the lives of rural residents at risk.
Communities are often left to face physical harm or even fatalities during these raids, leading to a heightened sense of insecurity and fear.
The people of Mhondoro are demanding action from authorities to stem the tide of cattle rustling and bring the perpetrators to justice.
Until then, the rural community will remain on edge, living in fear of the next attack.
“Cattle rustlers hit again yesterday in rural Mhondoro.
They have become so daring & even leave notes on the carcasses like “Idyai Nyama”.
In rural Zimbabwe, it’s heartbreaking for one to lose an ox.
Cattle rustling is often accompanied by vi0lence, putting the lives of rural residents at risk. Communities may face physical h@rm or even fatalities during raids, leading to a heightened sense of insecurity. The @PoliceZimbabwe
need to up their game , work round the clock and stop these criminals in their tracks,” reads the post.
