A heartbreaking incident is under investigation in Besa Village, Dema, where a mother and her two children were found dead in their home. The victims have been identified as Ruth Ruvarashe Chidume, 35, and her children, Tatenda Precious Blessings Gumbo, 4, and Ira Makanakaishe Gumbo, 2.
According to police, Chidume’s body was found hanging from a wooden beam with a nylon fabric tied around her neck. The two children were discovered blindfolded with plastic papers covering their heads and tied below the necks.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police are conducting a thorough investigation and are appealing to anyone with information to come forward. Those with information can contact the National Complaints Desk or report to the nearest police station.
In a separate incident, a 67-year-old woman was allegedly sexually abused and murdered by her relative in Seke. Farai Machaka, 48, was arrested in connection with the murder and is believed to have stolen the victim’s cellphone. The police have recovered the stolen phone and are continuing their investigation.
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