Staff Reporter

A Zvishavane woman is currently remanded in custody after he fatally stabbed his 2 year old son.

The boy who is admitted at Gweru General Hospital is currently battling for his life in hospital after being stabbed by his mother on 5 September 2023 around 0800 hours in Highlands residential suburb, Zvishavane.

Midlands Police Spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko said the mother, Mildness Mukoshori (38) of Highlands suburb in Zvishavane came back from work and took her 2-year-old son from the kitchen to the bedroom where she stabbed him with a kitchen knife on the stomach.

“Jeremiah Mutunhira who also stays at Mukoshori’s residence heard the baby crying unusually and rushed to check if everything was ok. He discovered that Mukoshori’s bedroom door was locked from inside and he force opened it only to find the baby lying in a pool of blood and his mother standing beside him,” said Inspector Mahoko.

Matter was reported to the police and Mukoshori was arrested and taken to court where she was remanded in custody.

“The baby is currently admitted at Gweru Provincial Hospital in a serious state and investigations are underway.

We urge members of the public to make use of the ZRP Community relations and liaisons offices which are found at every police station when they have issues they feel they can not disclose to relatives and friends to avoid such incidents,” said Inspector Mahoko.