In a horrible case of domestic violence, a jealous lady exacted her vengeance on her boyfriend by chopping his manhood.
The incident, which took place in the early hours of September 7, stunned the local community and aroused worries about the rising tide of domestic violence.
A police notice stated that the victim, Thomas Tasarirenhamo, 43, and the accused, Mercy Nhira, 24, were in a love relationship.
They lived in Marondera, where the awful occurrence occurred.
The pair had a consensual romance before the startling change of events, according to information supplied by the District Victim Friendly Unit (DVFU) in Marondera.
In the middle of the night, tensions flared when Tasarirenhamo received a phone call from another woman who is reported to be his girlfriend.
Unbeknownst to him, this conversation would trigger a horrifying act of violence.
While Tasarirenhamo was engaged in the conversation, Nhira quietly retrieved a broken mirror from a nearby table and concealed it under the blankets.
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As the conversation ended, Nhira cunningly approached Tasarirenhamo, pretending to initiate another intimate encounter.
In a sudden and horrific act, the jealous woman took the hidden broken mirror and used it to sever her lover’s manhood.
Stunned and in excruciating pain, Tasarirenhamo retrieved his severed organ and placed it in his pocket.
He quickly took Nhira into his vehicle and rushed to the Marondera Rural Police Station to report the shocking assault.
The police promptly arrested Nhira and transferred Tasarirenhamo to Marondera Hospital.
Thereafter, the local hospital transferred the hapless victim to the Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals for urgent medical attention.
The police investigation is currently underway, with the Marondera Rural RRB 5568760 case number assigned to the incident. The police memo confirmed the arrest of Mercy Nhira and her detainment at the ZRP Marondera Central DB 1739/23.
Domestic violence and abuse continue to be pressing issues affecting individuals and families nationwide.
This incident is a stark reminder of the extreme consequences of jealousy and unresolved conflicts within relationships.
The local community and advocacy groups are calling for increased awareness, education, and support to address and prevent such acts of violence
