Residents of Mbizo 19 in Kwekwe have been left reeling in shock and horror after a gruesome discovery involving a stray dog feeding on the remains of a newborn baby near a local church construction site. The disturbing incident unfolded earlier this week when residents noticed a stray dog carrying what appeared to be human body parts. Upon closer inspection, it became clear that the dog was feasting on the remains of an infant, a revelation that sent waves of panic and distress throughout the tight-knit community. According to eyewitnesses, the body was found near a church that is still under construction. The circumstances surrounding the discovery remain unclear, with no one able to say who left the baby there or whether the child was already deceased at the time of abandonment. “No one knows who left the baby there or whether it was already dead when it was dumped,” one resident said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Authorities were quickly alerted to the scene, and police recovered the remains of the infant, which have since been taken to a local mortuary. An investigation is now underway to determine the circumstances leading to the abandonment and possible death of the child. Efforts to reach Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko for an official comment were unsuccessful at the time of publication. The horrifying discovery has left the community shaken, with many residents struggling to comprehend how such a tragic and inhumane act could occur unnoticed. The incident has also reignited public concern over the presence of stray and dangerous dogs in urban areas. In recent months, there have been multiple reports of pitbull attacks in various parts of the country, raising further fears about animal control and public safety.
In the wake of this tragedy, there have been renewed calls for better security monitoring in communities, stricter control of stray animals, and greater public awareness around child protection. Many are emphasizing the importance of reporting suspected cases of infanticide or baby dumping to authorities before such incidents escalate to this level of horror. Police are urging anyone with information about the identity of the baby or those responsible for the abandonment to come forward and assist with the ongoing investigation. As the community grapples with the aftermath of this shocking event, there is a growing sense of urgency around addressing the broader issues of public safety, animal control, and the protection of vulnerable children in Zimbabwe’s urban areas.
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