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BIKITA \u2013 Police in Masvingo have arrested three individuals, including a sixty-year-old woman, in connection with the murder of a four-year-old girl who was allegedly poisoned in a shocking revenge attack stemming from a dispute over goats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) identified the suspects as Violet Gamera (60), Chamunorwa Kwanga (60), and Regina Tavengerarwei (30). They are linked to the death of Sabina Maziva of Mandinyenya Village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement, ZRP national spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed that investigations established the minor was deliberately poisoned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cInitial investigations reveal that on 1st October 2025, Violet Gamera allegedly gave the victim poisoned rice as an act of revenge against the child\u2019s parents, whose goats had previously destroyed her crops,\u201d said Commissioner Nyathi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The child fell ill shortly after consuming the food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe child began vomiting shortly after eating the food and was taken to a local clinic for treatment,\u201d Nyathi stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite medical intervention, Sabina\u2019s condition deteriorated, and she tragically passed away on 5 October 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She was buried on 8 October, but the case took a turn when community suspicions of foul play emerged during the funeral proceedings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDuring the burial, it emerged that the child may have been poisoned, prompting the community to refer the matter to Chief Ziki on 10th October 2025. The Chief then instructed the victim\u2019s mother to report the matter to the police,\u201d Nyathi explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This community intervention led to a police investigation, which resulted in the arrests. According to police, Gamera implicated her co-accused during questioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cViolet Gamera implicated Chamunorwa Kwanga as the person who advised her to poison the child. She further implicated Regina Tavengerarwei as the supplier of the poison,\u201d Commissioner Nyathi said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police have since recovered critical evidence, including rat poison and a liquid substance suspected to be a cotton pesticide. To determine the exact cause of death,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe body of the victim has been exhumed and taken to Silveira Mission Hospital mortuary for a post-mortem examination,\u201d Nyathi added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Commissioner Nyathi concluded with a strong condemnation of the crime, urging the public to seek peaceful resolutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe Zimbabwe Republic Police strongly condemns criminal acts and cruelty in society, especially those that endanger the lives of innocent children. We urge members of the public to resolve disputes through lawful and peaceful means.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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