By A Correspondent- The mother of a Masvingo eight-year-old boy who is battling for his life at Parirenyatwa hospital in Harare after he was attacked by a hyena during an all-night prayer meeting, is appealing for medical assistance. 

She is appealing to members of the public to assist her so that her son can receive treatment as she can not afford the medical bill.

Rodwell Ngomazana who was under the custody of his grandmother, Martha Sasikayi, 62, at an all-night prayer meeting organized by Zviratidzo Zvevapositori Church was mauled on his face by a hyena at Benzi village under kraal head Pedzayi.

Narrating what happened on that fateful night, Gogo Sasikayi told a local tabloid that Rodwell was rescued from further attack by church members.

Gogo Sasikayi said during the all-night church service, Rodwell came to her asking for blankets to cover himself since he wanted to sleep.

She said she gave him the blanket and he went to sleep where the other kids were sleeping. 

Shortly after that, she said she heard Rodwell scream in pain and saw a hyena biting his face. 

Alert church members quickly rushed towards Rodwell to save him and the hyena fled.

She added that she thanks God that he survived the attack.

After the hyena attack, Rodwell was rushed to a clinic in a critical condition and was later transferred to Masvingo General Hospital then to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals where he is receiving treatment.

Meanwhile, Rodwell’s mother Shamiso Mabika said she was yet to come to terms with the incident. She said it was disturbing to see her son in pain and agony. Adding on she revealed that the incident remains a mystery to her as it came at a time when she was expecting the best results from her child who is in Grade Three.