A MAN from Bulawayo allegedly poisoned himself and his
three children “to save the family from abuse and suffering.”
Chelesani Sibanda (34) allegedly mixed a soft drink with
rat poison and gave his three children aged two, four and six years to drink.
He downed the same mixture and sent a message to his
relatives to bury him with his children. Neighbours rushed the family to hospital where doctors
saved all four.
Sibanda appeared before West Commonage court magistrate
Gladmore Mushove and was charged with three counts of attempted murder.
Representing the state Stewart Madzore said: “Chelesani
took his two children from their guardian in New Magwegwe and requested to stay
with them for a while.
“He contacted the guardian at around 11am on the same day
and said they will bury him where they will bury his children”
“The children and Sibanda were rushed to Mpilo Central
Hospital and the children were discharged the following day. “The guardian was advised by the doctor to
protect the children from Sibanda,” said Madzore.
Sibanda pleaded not guilty. “My children are being abused by the guardian. I didn’t
give them poison but I wanted to commit suicide,” said Sibanda.
The trial was postponed to 11 October. B Metro
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