A 32-year-old Mvurwi man fatally axed his
seven-year-old son after mistaking him
for a wild animal.
Mashonaland Central police
spokesperson Inspector Milton
Mundembe confirmed the arrest of Tukai
Sinoya of A51 Compound Ceaser mine in
Mvurwi for the murder of his son Fortune.
Insp Mundembe said on January 7 this
year at around 3pm Sinoya returned
home from Ngoroni Bar where he was
drinking with his friends.
He proceeded to his bedroom to rest and
left his son playing in the neighbourhood.
At around 5pm his son joined him on the
bed and slept,” said Insp Mundembe.
At around 11pm Sinoya woke up claiming
to have seen a wild animal sleeping next
to him.
He struck his son three times with an axe
after mistaking him for the animal.
After realising what had happened Sinoya
carried the body of his son to the police to
file a report.
The body was taken to Concession
Hospital for post mortem.
The axe was recovered by the police.
Insp Mundembe warned people against
excessive consumption of alcohol.
“It is worrisome that an innocent soul was
lost unnecessarily. The law will take its
course. Alcohol is hazardous to health
and can lead to mental health problems.
We are also appealing to people to refrain
from drug use,” said Insp Mundembe.
