A Son’s Belief Leads to Tragedy
In a tragic incident, a man in Kalima Village in Binga, Matabeleland North province killed his mother with an axe. Sumayili Juma (34) reportedly axed his mother, Josephine Njinjwe (67), to death after consulting a prophet who told him that his mother was responsible for the mysterious and frequent disappearance of his manhood. The incident occurred while Njinjwe was sitting in the kitchen with other family members. Juma, who had always been a source of trouble for his mother, entered the hut, accusing his mother of being a witch and of using her powers to make his manhood disappear and reappear after a few minutes.
A Family Member, who declined to be named, reported that Juma was very angry and then axed his mother several times, causing her to bleed profusely and die on the spot. After committing the crime, Juma tried to escape but was caught by family members and neighbors. He was tied up with a rope and taken to Kamativi Police Station, where he was arrested and charged with murder. Matabeleland North police spokesperson Inspector Glory Banda confirmed the incident and urged community members to avoid violence.
“Whenever they are faced with disputes, we would like to urge community members to engage third parties like friends, relatives, pastors, or police rather than resorting to violence as it leads to unnecessary loss of life,” said Inspector Banda.
Family Feud Goes Awry
The tragic incident in Binga is a sad reflection of the devastating impact of superstition and violence. Sumayili Juma, in his misguided belief that his mother was responsible for the mysterious disappearance of his manhood, took the law into his hands and ended up killing her. The incident is a reminder of the need for communities to shun violence and embrace dialogue and peaceful resolution of disputes.
As Inspector Banda observed, resorting to violence often leads to unnecessary loss of life. Instead, community members should engage third parties like friends, relatives, pastors, or police to resolve their differences. The tragedy in Binga is a wake-up call for everyone to shun superstition, embrace rational thinking, and avoid violence.
“When you are faced with disputes, please engage third parties like the police or pastors or friends, and relatives to help you,” said Inspector Banda.
Murder and Superstition in Rural Zimbabwe
The recent murder of a mother in Binga, Matabeleland North province, has shocked the community and highlighted the dangers of superstition and violence. Sumayili Juma, 34, allegedly killed his mother, Josephine Njinjwe, 67, after consulting a prophet who told him that his mother was behind the mysterious and frequent disappearance of his manhood.
According to a family member, Juma entered the kitchen hut where Njinjwe was sitting and accused her of being a witch who was using her powers to make his manhood disappear and reappear after a few minutes. He then axed her several times, causing her to bleed profusely and die on the spot.
Juma was subsequently arrested and charged with murder. The incident is a reminder of the need for communities to shun violence and embrace rational thinking. Rather than resorting to violence, people should engage third parties like the police, pastors, friends, or relatives to resolve their differences.
Inspector Banda urged community members to avoid violence, stating that it often leads to unnecessary loss