An 18-year-old student was arrested in Masvingo for kidnapping his 10-year-old neighbor, Tawana, allegedly to sell his head for rituals. The boy was missing for three days, prompting a police investigation. The incident raises serious concerns about child safety and the alarming trend of ritual-related crimes.
In a shocking incident in Masvingo, an 18-year-old secondary school student has been arrested for kidnapping his 10-year-old neighbor, Tawana, with plans to use him for a ritual. Tawana was missing for three days before police investigations led to the apprehension of the suspect, identified as Peter, a Form 4 student at Vision Academy.
During police interrogation, Peter confessed to intending to sell Tawana's head to clients in Chipinge who had requested it for ritual purposes. His chilling admission included, "When I took this child, they had told me to find a head and bring it." The confession has left Tawana's family distraught, with his grandmother and mother visibly upset in a video that surfaced online.
In the footage, Tawana's mother confronts Peter, questioning his motives and expressing her disbelief that he would want to harm her child. "So, you wanted to sacrifice my child? What did Tawana do to you?" she demanded, reflecting the community's outrage and fear for the safety of children. The incident has sparked conversations about child safety and the influence of older individuals on minors.
This disturbing case has resonated deeply within the local community, raising concerns about the trust placed in acquaintances and the alarming trend of child exploitation for rituals.
