Chiredzi Woman Wanted After Teen Dies in Botched Abortion Attempt

Zim Now Writer

A 45-year-old woman from Chiredzi District, Masvingo Province, is on the run after allegedly administering a mysterious concoction to a 15-year-old sexual abuse victim in a botched attempt to terminate her pregnancy, resulting in the minor’s tragic death.

In a statement, police said the teenager fell ill after ingesting the concoction provided by Chipo Mulauzi and was subsequently hospitalised, where she sadly succumbed to her condition.  

“Police in Chiredzi are appealing for information which may lead to the arrest of Chipo Mulauzi ,45, who is being sought in connection with a case of murder in which a female juvenile ,15, died on 09/03/25 whilst admitted at a local hospital in Chiredzi.”

The suspect allegedly gave the victim an unknown concoction to terminate pregnancy after being sexually abused.