Man arrested for impregnating girl (14) who died giving birth to twins

Zimbabwe police have arrested the man who raped and impregnated the teenage girl who died after giving birth to twins.

The incident unfolded as the police intercepted a vehicle transporting the girl’s body for burial, leading to the arrest of Tatenda Zhanje, the suspect accused of perpetrating the heinous crime.

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The victim, identified as Yeukai Dandara, tragically passed away two weeks after giving birth to twins. Evernice Dandara, Yeukai’s aunt, signed the burial order documents, indicating the family’s grief and their determination to seek justice.

Medical records confirmed that Yeukai gave birth to twins on January 10 at Sally Mugabe Maternity Hospital. Tragically, she returned to the hospital on January 24 due to complications and passed away on January 25. The twins, fortunately, remain in good health and are under the care of Tatenda’s mother, Veronica Zhanje.

Initially thought to be 14 years old, conflicting reports have, however, emerged, suggesting Yeukai may have been 16 at the time of her death. Disturbingly, it was discovered that attempts had been made to manipulate Yeukai’s medical records, falsely indicating that she was 18 years old.

An investigation by H-Metro uncovered evidence suggesting tampering with Yeukai’s medical records at the Sally Mugabe Hospital’s maternity ward.

Furthermore, the landlady, where Tatenda and the now deceased Yeukai were renting in Glenwood, claims that they tore Yeukai’s birth certificate.