Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. Two children were allegedly abducted in Chinhoyi over the weekend while their mother attended an apostolic faith gathering that was expected to feature controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo.
The siblings, whom we shall name Munashe (11) and Tawanda (13), were reportedly taken from their home in the early hours of the morning by three unidentified men.
The children later told authorities that the men woke them up and claimed they were taking them to their mother.
Police in Mashonaland West province are yet to comment on the incident, with an official statement still pending.
Johanne Masowe weChishanu sect leader Madzibaba Takudzwa, who was leading the service, confirmed noticing the children missing shortly after morning worship began.
He later filed a report at Chinhoyi Central Police Station. The police later found the children unharmed, though visibly shaken, and tied to a tree near Lions Den, about 25km away.
Their mother, Yolanda Manyengavana, expressed relief.
“We went for prayers and left the children asleep. When we returned, they were gone,” she said, describing the ordeal as traumatic for the family.
The circumstances surrounding the abduction — including the motive and the identities of the suspects — remain under investigation. Chivayo had been expected to attend the gathering, but did not tern up.
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