MASVINGO — In a bizarre incident that occurred in Gutu yesterday, a mentally challenged woman allegedly wrestled a male villager, and fatally axed him before devouring part of his flesh.
TATENDA CHITAGU OWN CORRESPONDENT
Acting Masvingo provincial police spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the spine-chilling incident and identified both the suspect as Esther Katandara (27) and the deceased as Simon Muzenda (29).
The incident occurred yesterday morning at Mupandawana village under headman Gadzingo.
“We have indeed heard about the incident, and we can confirm that the accused, who is mentally challenged, has since beenarrested and is in custody,” he said.
He said Katandawa met the deceased in the same village in the morning and disarmed him of the axe, before chasing after him and turning the axe on him.
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“The now deceased was limping as his leg was aching,” Dhewa said.
“After the axe was taken away from him, he tried to flee, but could not go further as he could not run due to his leg that was troubling him.
“Unfortunately, he was struck with the axe and died on the spot. The accused then started eating his flesh.”
Other villagers who were passing by were said to have heard his cries, before they apprehended Katandawa and made a police report, leading to her arrest.
It could not be established if Muzenda is related to the late Vice-President, Simon Muzenda, who also hailed from the same district.