A 42-YEAR-OLD man – suspected to be mentally challenged –
allegedly murdered his father for failing to prepare his meal on time so that
he could take his prescribed medication.
The accused, James Mandeya, of Yorkshire 7B, Headlands
struck his father Collius James Mandeya (73) with a hockey stick several times
on the head, leaving him bleeding profusely on the ground. Manicaland
provincial spokesperson Inspector Tavhiringa Kakohwa confirmed the death of
Mandeya.
“I confirm that the late Collius Mandeya was brutally
assaulted on October 25, 2019 at his homestead and later died at Rusape General
Hospital,” he said.
James Mandeya appeared before Rusape magistrate Mr Gift
Manyika on Saturday facing murder charges. He was not asked to plead and was
advised to apply for bail at the High Court.
Mr Binoni Makuwire prosecuted.
Mr Makuwire told the court that the accused assaulted his
father seven times on the head with a hockey stick, accusing him of failing to
prepare food on time.
“The late Collius Mandeya had an argument with his first
born son James, who wanted his breakfast so that he takes his medication, but
was told to wait until the meal was ready.
“Out of rage, James picked up a stick and repeatedly
smashed his father with it on the head until he was unable to move and ran
away. Headman Kwanda, who was passing-by Mandeya’s homestead, heard him
screaming for help and rushed to investigate. He arrived when Mandeya was
motionless on the ground and called others villagers for help. They took him to
the hospital,” said Mr Makuwire.
Members of the public are urged, especially those living
with mentally challenged relatives, to help them take their medication on time
to avoid such incidents. The matter was remanded to November 11, 2019. Manica
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