Harare man sets house on fire, killing two minor children
A 24-year-old man in Harare is under investigation for murder after allegedly setting fire to a room containing his two young children following a domestic dispute. The children died in the blaze, and the suspect is currently hospitalized under police guard.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the tragic consequences of domestic violence and the ongoing challenges regarding family safety and conflict resolution in the region.
A 24-year-old Harare man is under police investigation for murder after allegedly setting fire to a room where his two young children were sleeping following a domestic dispute with their mother.
The victims, Aldine Muyengwa (5) and Ropafadzo Muyengwa (2), died in the blaze at Eastview Phase 10, Mabvuku, at around 2:30am on Sunday, according to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP).
Police identified the suspect as Gift Muyengwa (24), the children’s father, while their mother has been identified as Tsitsi Zuze (22).
Confirming the incident, ZRP national spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said preliminary investigations indicate that the fatal fire followed a domestic dispute between the couple.
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