By Staff Reporter
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of 20-year-old Memory Moyana for the brutal assault of her stepdaughter, a minor, in a toilet at Chizhanje, Mabvuku, Zimbabwe.
The arrest follows the circulation of a disturbing video on social media showing the violent incident.
In a statement, the ZRP national spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi said Moyana tried to conceal the crime claiming her stepdaughter died following an attack by evil spirits.
“Preliminary investigations by the police reveal that the suspect, who was the victim’s stepmother, attempted to cover up the heinous crime by claiming that the minor had been attacked by evil spirits.
“As a result, the baby was taken to a self-proclaimed prophet in Ruwa, where she tragically died.”
Moyana’s husband is also in trouble after he tried to secretly bury his deceased daughter.
“The suspect and her husband, Talent Muchato (26) tried to secretly bury the victim at Mutinhima village, Nyazura on December 17, 2024. A concerned citizen later made a report to the police,” said Nyathi.
