Mentally challenged Chiredzi man murders mother
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Trymore Tagwirei
MIRROR REPORTER
MASVINGO -A mentally challenged Chiredzi man was arrested after assaulting his mother with a log to death.
Masvingo Deputy Police Spokesperson Assistant Inspector Lorraine Ndlovu confirmed the matter to The Mirror.
The incident happened on Sunday last week at Pahlela Village under Chief Mpapa in Chikombedzi around midnight.
Livison Matsilele (27) is mentally challenged and stays with his mother, Muhlava Sibanda (65). There are no witnesses to the incident.
Circumstances are that Livison assaulted his mother with a log all over the body. Japhet Matsilele, her elder son found her and rushed her to Chikombedzi Hospital. A Police report was filed leading to Livison’s arrest. Sibanda’s health deteriorated, and she died on Thursday.
Assistant Inspector Ndlovu encouraged the public living with mentally challenged people to ensure they take their medications.