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Father on the run after killing 2 year old son with poisoned maheu after dispute with wife

Zim Now Writer

Police have launched a manhunt for a 22-year-old murder suspect who laced a buttermilk maheu drink with poison before taking it together with his two-year-old child following a domestic dispute with his wife.

Police confirmed the incident in a post on X.

“The ZRP is appealing for information which may assist to locate Tinashe Nyamutambo, 22, who is being sought in connection with a case of murder which occurred on 29/01/2024 at a house in Garan’anga Epworth, Harare.

“The suspect allegedly forced his child, 2, to drink buttermilk maheu, which was laced with rat poison following a domestic dispute with his wife.

“Subsequently, the suspect drank the poisoned maheu and was referred to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals together with the child for treatment. The child died whilst on admission at the hospital on 31/01/24 whilst the suspect escaped to an unknown destination.

Police urged anyone with information to contact ZRP Harare Operations on (0242) 748836 or National Complaints Desk on (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp on 0712 800197 or report at any nearest police station.


 

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