10 year old boy cut with machete over his father'...

10 year old boy cut with machete over his father's affair with a married woman

Zim Now Writer

Police in the Midlands Province have launched a manhunt for one Pilate Ruvengo (40) who ambushed a juvenile and attacked him with a machete claiming his father was dating his wife.

The 10-year-old juvenile from Gonakudzingwa Village under Chief Mazvihwa in Zvishavane is currently battling for life at Gweru Provincial Hospital following the attack.

Midlands Provincial Police spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko said the incident occurred around 6:30am on 19 October while the child was on his way to school.

"We received a report of attempted murder in which a 10-year-old boy from Village Gonakudzingwa under Chief Mazviwha in Zvishavane was severely attacked by a 40-year-old man with a machete all over the body over allegations of his father’s infidelity," said Inspector Mahoko.

He said the boy was on his way to school when Ruvengo attacked.

Mahoko said that the boy met this horrible ordeal while on his way to school in the company of his friends, adding that the suspect is still at large.

Police added that investigations are underway.