A 23-year-old man in Mncedisi Village, Lower Gweru, was arrested for brutally assaulting and stripping his mother naked after accusing her of hating his wife. The victim suffered severe injuries, and neighbors intervened to rescue her. The attacker remains in custody and awaits sentencing.
A shocking case of domestic violence unfolded in Mncedisi Village, Lower Gweru, on November 18, 2024, when a 23-year-old man violently attacked his mother over claims she despised his wife. The man, reportedly under the influence of alcohol, confronted his mother with threats to kill her and made chilling remarks about decapitating her.
The heated altercation escalated as he struck her multiple times with an iron rod, inflicting severe injuries to her left eye, forehead, and other parts of her body. In a bid to prevent her from fleeing, he forcibly stripped her naked.
Her desperate cries for help drew the attention of neighbors, who intervened and rescued her. She sustained significant injuries, including a deep cut on her forehead and swelling around her eye, necessitating immediate medical treatment.
The assailant was apprehended shortly after and charged with domestic violence. He appeared before the Gweru Magistrates Court on November 29, 2024, where the disturbing details of his attack were presented. The court found him guilty, and he remains in custody pending sentencing, scheduled for December 3, 2024.
This incident has sparked outrage in the community, with calls for justice and support for victims of domestic violence. Authorities have urged anyone facing such abuse to seek help and report cases promptly to prevent further harm.
