A heart-wrenching incident has shaken the Budiriro community in Harare, as an 11-month-old baby boy has gone missing under suspicious circumstances. The child’s mother, Future Bonga, reported that a woman known only as “Chihera,” a regular customer at their tuck shop, allegedly kidnapped the baby.
According to Bonga, Chihera would often visit the tuck shop, and on Saturday, she came to collect her change. Bonga left Chihera with the baby while she went to collect money from the shop. When she returned, Chihera asked to babysit the child, and Bonga agreed, asking for her phone number and address. However, when Bonga went to collect the baby later, Chihera was nowhere to be found, and the address she provided was fake.
The child’s father, Simbarashe Basira, expressed his distress, stating that he had never seen or interacted with Chihera before. “I go to work, and my wife takes care of the tuck shop. When I got home, my wife told me the baby was taken by Chihera. We were shocked and worried.”
Zimbabwe Republic Police Spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, has confirmed the incident and urged parents to prioritize their children’s safety. “The Zimbabwe Police are investigating a case of alleged kidnapping. We appeal to parents and the public not to trust strangers. Verify the particulars of anyone who approaches you, and check with the police if necessary.”
The police are working to identify and apprehend the suspect. The community is in shock, and the family is anxiously waiting for any news about their beloved baby boy.
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