{"id":103081,"date":"2025-01-13T12:37:34","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T10:37:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/father-beheads-son-and-man-killed-for-stealing-sadza-and-chicken"},"modified":"2025-01-20T13:54:01","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T11:54:01","slug":"father-beheads-son-and-man-killed-for-stealing-sadza-and-chicken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/father-beheads-son-and-man-killed-for-stealing-sadza-and-chicken","title":{"rendered":"Father Beheads Son, And Man Killed For Stealing Sadza And Chicken"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>The Zimbabwe Republic Police have confirmed two chilling murder cases that unfolded over the weekend, evoking shock and horror in the community.<\/p>\n<p>In separate incidents, a father beheaded his son, and a man was killed over a pot containing sadza and chicken.<\/p>\n<p>In the first case, a 32-year-old man from Daakoni Village in Buhera faces murder charges after allegedly beheading his 11-year-old son on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>Tawanda Magoso reportedly returned home from a shrine where he had gone for prayers, retrieved an axe from his bedroom, and attacked his son.<\/p>\n<p>The community rallied together, apprehending Magoso and escorting him to the local police station. Said the ZRP:<b>Buy Samsung, itel, Redmi smartphones in Zimbabwe<\/b><br \/>\n<b>WhatsApp: +263715068543<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The ZRP reports that Tawanda Magoso (32) was arrested in connection with a case of murder which occurred at his house in Daakoni Village, Buhera on 10\/01\/25 in which his son, Taonga Magoso (11) died.<\/p>\n<p>The suspect allegedly returned home from a shrine where he had gone for prayers and took an axe from his bedroom which he used to strike the victim indiscriminately all over the body.<\/p>\n<p>The victim\u2019s head separated from its torso and sustained multiple injuries on the back. Resultantly, the victim succumbed to the injuries.<\/p>\n<p>The suspect was later apprehended with the help of members of the community.<\/p>\n<p>The second case occurred the following day in Village Midzi, Masvingo, where 41-year-old Makneme Chikutuva was arrested in connection with the murder of 42-year-old Maxwell Manjonjo.<\/p>\n<p>Chikutuva allegedly assaulted Manjonjo with ox yoke leather straps after accusing him of stealing a pot filled with sadza and chicken.<\/p>\n<p>When Chikutuva noticed that Manjonjo was struggling to breathe, he callously carried him to Musingarahwi Business Centre and abandoned him there.<\/p>\n<p>The Zimbabwe Republic Police has also launched a manhunt for Takunda Gwitira, who is also being sought in connection with the murder case.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Zimbabwe<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. The Zimbabwe Republic Police have confirmed two chilling murder cases that unfolded over the weekend, evoking shock and horror in the community. In separate incidents, a father beheaded his son, and a man was killed over a pot containing sadza and chicken. 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