Lifeless Body of Three-Year-Old Discovered Near Mavhuradonha Mountain in Mbire

The lifeless body of three-year-old Caroline Makubhakwa was discovered near Mavhuradonha Mountain in Mbire, Zimbabwe, with some of her body parts missing in a suspected ritual killing. Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, confirmed the tragic incident.

“ZRP confirms a sad incident in which Caroline Makubhwakwa, a three years old female juvenile was found lying dead with some body parts missing in a gully at the foot of Mavhuradona Mountain on 25 January 2024,” said Nyathi.

Caroline had been reported missing on January 17 after she left her grandmother to play under a nearby tree in Mhokwe Village, Mushumbi. Nyathi stated that more details will be released as investigations unfold.

In another tragic incident, two intoxicated men from Zhombe drowned in a dam where they had gone for a swim. Police confirmed the deaths of Mbon’eni Mpofu (20) and Thamsanqa Sibanda (38) who died in Ncinya Village, Zhombe on January 29.

“The two victims who were allegedly drinking beer, drowned in Mhazhe Dam where they had gone for a swim. Police managed to retrieve the victims’ bodies,” said Nyathi.