NYANGA – A Nyanga father beat up his 14-year-old daughter who later died of injuries sustained after he accused her of falling in a love relationship with a neighbour.
Police said on Saturday that Amos Rutendo Nyamangodo of Nyanga has been arrested “in connection with a case of murder in which his daughter, Rufaro Nyamangodo, 14, died on 29 December 2023 after allegedly being hit with a mulberry tree switch all over the body on 23 December 2023 at Mangwanda Village, Mutasa, Honde Valley.
“The suspect had allegedly accused the victim of having an affair with a neighbour,” police said.
Cases of parents beating up and killing their children are common in Zimbabwe.
Most parents believe severe punishment was best for their children.
