A Chiredzi man has been arrested by the
Police after he allegedly forced his daughter (5)’s hands on a hot stove for
eating sadza left for him the previous evening.
The incident happened as there are increasing complaints
throughout the country that food is running out in many households because of
the prolonged lockdown.
After burning the child’s hands, the father allegedly tied
them together at the back. He also accused his daughter of getting food from
neighbours’ houses. The Mirror understands that the man (name supplied) was
picked up by Police this afternoon after dodging arrest most of the morning.
Chiredzi Ward 5 councillor, Blessings Mazinyani confirmed
the incident. He said that the case happened in the Magwaza area and the girl
was left with serious injuries. He said he found the child with her hands tied
together at the back and added that the girl has since been put under the
custody of Childline.
Mazinyani encouraged parents facing problems with food to
approach the relevant authorities.
“When I went to the place I found the child with her hands
tied at the back with a rope. The father who is a tout allegedly assaulted his
daughter for eating sadza left for him the previous evening. I encourage
parents to approach authorities for assistance if they face challenges with
food,” said Mazinyani.
Childline Masvingo Regional Manager Claudius Chigaba
confirmed the incident but said that he was not allowed to comment to the
Press. Masvingo Mirror
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