Police have initiated an investigation into the brutal assault of two minors by a man and a woman in the Madziwa area of Mashonaland Central Province, following the circulation of a viral video of the attack.
In a statement, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed that the assailants have been identified and will be prosecuted in due course. Police said:
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Reference is made to a disturbing video circulating on social media, depicting a man wearing blue work suit trousers brutally assaulting two minors. The assault is further exacerbated by the arrival of a woman who joins in the attack.
The suspects have been identified and investigations are currently underway to ensure that the law takes its course without fear or favour. The incident occurred in Madziwa area, Mashonaland Central Province.
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In the video, the man orders two boys to remove their shorts before mercilessly assaulting them on their buttocks with a log. Despite the boys’ pleas for mercy, he continues to strike them as they writhe in pain on the ground.
At one point, a visibly pregnant woman rushes in with a switch, intending to join the assault, but she is restrained by onlookers.
What is particularly troubling is that several witnesses at the homestead did nothing to intervene during the brutal attack. Instead, some can be heard in the background cheering and laughing.
The video does not reveal the relationship between the assailants and the victims, nor does it explain what may have prompted the assault.
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Police are investigating a video where a man and a woman brutally beat two boys in Madziwa. The attackers have been identified and will face consequences. The video shows the man hitting the boys with a log and the pregnant woman trying to join in. It's sad that others watched and did nothing to stop the attack. The reason for the assault is not clear. Police are taking this seriously to ensure justice is served.

ZRP Probes Brutal Assault Of Two Boys In Madziwa After Video Goes Viral

A 33-year-old woman from Madziwa, Mashonaland Central Province, narrowly escaped death on Sunday after being shot twice, once on the forehead and on the right ear with an FN pistol by her boyfriend.
Provincial police spokesperson Sergeant Major Samuel Chikasha said the shooting victim, Patience Makanika, and her boyfriend Bernard Mpofu (47) of Churuma village in Madziwa, were staying together at Ponesaivanhu business centre in Madziwa.
Sgt Maj Chikasha said the two had an argument on Sunday and Makanika asked her boyfriend to vacate their shared residence. He added:
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This did not go down well with Mpofu who got angry, withdrew a pistol and shot his girlfriend once on the forehead and once on the right ear.
Police attended the scene and arrested Mpofu for attempted murder while Makanika was referred to Madziwa Hospital for treatment.
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Makanika’s condition is reportedly stable.
Sgt Maj Chikasha implored people to resolve differences through dialogue rather than resorting to violence. | <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/woman-survives-shooting/">The Herald</a>

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