The burnt and decomposed body of an 18-month-old baby boy was found hanging from a tree near the Mozvizvi River in Battlefields, Kadoma.
The police have since opened investigations into the murder case.
National Police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident.
“The ZRP is investigating the circumstances surrounding a murder case in which the body of a yet-to-be-identified infant aged about one year and six months was found hanging from a tree near the Muzvezve River, on the Kadoma battlefields on January 30, 2024.
He added, “The victim’s body was burned and in an advanced state of decomposition.”
Meanwhile, police in Chigoto are investigating a murder case in which Gift Madzodzo (25) was found dead.
The victim’s body was found dumped outside a house in Kaguvi Phase 3, Chegutu on January 30, 2024, with stab wounds to the back and shoulder.
Anyone who has information that may assist in the investigation should contact the nearest police station. Announce
