In a spine-chilling tragic event that appears to have been plucked from a horror episode, a 23-year-old man from Gokwe killed his father (69) following allegations of witchcraft

Tinevimbo Nyika (23) hit his father with an iron rod several times until his untimely demise before piercing his stomach, pulling out some intestines, and hung them on a nearby tree.

The gory incident has since shaken to the core Kufazvinei Village under Chief Chireya in Gokwe following the grisly demise of Aison Nyika at the hands of his biological son.

Tinevimbo is alleged to have committed the callous murder after accusing his father of being a witch.

“Kufazvinei Village under Chief Chireya in Gokwe North was plunged into mourning and deep soul searching after a 69 year old man was allegedly murdered by his biological son, aged 23, at their residence, following witchcraft accusations. This occurred on Saturday, 18 November 2023 at about 0700 hours,” Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko Midlands Province Police spokesperson confirmed the tragic incident.

It has been gathered that on the fateful day, the two were at their homestead when Tinevimbo confronted his father and accused him of being a witch causing havoc in the family.

“This angered Aison, who picked a metal rod from the yard and used it to strike the son once on the left leg. A scuffle ensued resulting in Tinevimbo disarming his father and using the rod to assault his father several times until he died. Tinevimbo is alleged to have gone on to pierce his father’s stomach, pulled some intestines out hung them on a tree near the scene, and fled,” said Mahoko.

He added that the incident happened in the full view of the suspect’s younger brother aged 13 and their sister Tendai Nyika, aged 23 who was tending to crops in a nearby garden was informed and a report was made to the police.

“Preliminary investigations resulted in the arrest of the suspect and the recovery of the metal rod used in the assault. Investigations are ongoing to establish full circumstances and have the case heard in court. We invite members of the public who might have information that can help in the case to come forward. We also continue to urge the public to take family disputes to their traditional leaders for assistance,” he said.