In the disturbing footage, the woman, identified as Idah Mushayi (27) of Village 28, Mount Zonwe under Chief Marange repeatedly strikes the child with a cow-hide neck strap (chitirobho). At one point, she sits on the girl’s head lashing her. The child’s hands and legs were tied during the beating.
The video sparked widespread outrage as communities online and offline demanded immediate action and accountability.Calls for her arrest intensified as the footage continued to spread. National police spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, said the Zimbabwe Republic Police is treating the matter seriously and reiterated that violence against children is a crime. “Following investigations, the Zimbabwe Republic Police has arrested the suspect, Idah Mushayi (27), who is the biological mother of the child.
The incident occurred on 13th November 2025 at Village 28, Mount Zonwe, Chief Marange, Odzi. The victim, an 11-year-old girl, was reportedly assaulted by the suspect over the alleged theft of US$11,” said Commissioner Nyathi. Commissioner Nyathi further urged parents and guardians to discipline children in lawful and non-violent ways, emphasising that abuse is a punishable offence. Further updates on the case will be provided as investigations continue.
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