Zim Now Writer
A mentally-ill man, Efeso Chabata of Pedzisai Village under Chief Nhema in Zaka on Saturday bludgeoned his father Calisto Chabata, 52, to death with logs.
Masvingo provincial police spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the arrest of Afeso over the alleged killing of his father.
“Police in Zaka are investigating a case of murder which occurred on 02/02/23 at Pedzisai Village. The suspect, Efeso, assaulted his father Calisto Chabata, 52, to death with a wooden log after a misunderstanding over an unknown issue,” police said.
It is reported that Calisto’s other son, Panashe, 21, found his father’s body in a pool of blood with deep cuts on the face and head. He also found a blood-stained log besides his body.
The case was reported at Zaka Police Station on Sunday, leading to Efeso’s arrest.
The deceased body was taken to Masvingo Provincial Hospital mortuary where it is awaiting a post mortem.
Inspector Dhewa appealed to members of the public to ensure that mental health patients take their medicines as advised by health experts.
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