A 23-year-old Chipinge man last week killed his two daughters and left his wife battling for life.
FELUNA NLEYA STAFF REPORTER
Karukayi Matsvase of Rugare Village in Chipinge, who is on the run, is said to have woken up in the middle of the night and attacked his wife and children using a machete.
Police chief spokesperson Senior Assistant Commissioner Charity Charamba said the reason for the attack is not yet known, adding that investigations were underway.
“It is alleged that Matsvase, while he was sleeping at night with his wife and children, woke up during the night and armed himself with a machete, struck his three year old daughter on the head who sustained a deep cut. She died on the spot,” Charamba said.
Charamba said that Matsvase, using the same machete, struck his four-month-old daughter three times, splitting her head into two.
“He then went for his wife, using the same machete and attacked her three times and she sustained serious deep cuts on the left arm, head and back. She is currently in hospital battling for her life,” Charamba said.
During the attack, Charamba said, the wife screamed for help and neighbours came to the rescue, but Matsvase escaped.
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Charamba urged people to desist from violent means, adding that they should seek professional help if they were facing problems.
“Violence is not a solution, if people are facing any problems they should seek professional help to avoid such incidents,” she said.
