Six children die during baptism ceremony in Zimbabwe
Thu Jun 09, 2016 12:19:pm Africa
3.3K By Buchi Obichie
Tragedy struck on Monday in Mashonaland East's Muriwo Village, Zimbabwe, when 6 children- 2 boys and 4 girls- died during a baptism ceremony. A 12 months old baby was also among the deceased.
Maud Dzuke and Jane Ruvinga, the 2 people who took the children for the baptism in the Mutorahuku stream, have both been arrested by the Police.
The tragedy occured in the early hours of Monday. It is believed that the ceremony was organized by an as-yet-unnamed self-styled local prophetess.
According to the Police Spokesperson, Charity Charamba, two other children were admitted at Sadza hospital and were in a serious condition.
The deceased have been confirmed as Tafadzwa Dzukwe, Tinotenda Dzukwe, Emmanuel Dzukwe, Shamiso Pfumidza, Blessed Muvadi and Patience Pfumidza.
Both Mau and Ruvinga are to be arraigned in court on charges of culpable homicide.
Maud Dzuke and Jane Ruvinga, the 2 people who took the children for the baptism in the Mutorahuku stream, have both been arrested by the Police.
The tragedy occured in the early hours of Monday. It is believed that the ceremony was organized by an as-yet-unnamed self-styled local prophetess.
According to the Police Spokesperson, Charity Charamba, two other children were admitted at Sadza hospital and were in a serious condition.
The deceased have been confirmed as Tafadzwa Dzukwe, Tinotenda Dzukwe, Emmanuel Dzukwe, Shamiso Pfumidza, Blessed Muvadi and Patience Pfumidza.
Both Mau and Ruvinga are to be arraigned in court on charges of culpable homicide.
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