By A Correspondent

A horrific incident unfolded in Bulawayo’s Nkulumane suburb earlier this week when a 27-year-old man, suspected to be mentally challenged, allegedly murdered his mother following a heated argument over taking a bath.

According to sources, Prisca Hombarume (54) instructed her son, Joshua Muchemwa, to bathe, but he refused, becoming aggressive. Hombarume sought help from the police, accompanied by a tenant.

However, Muchemwa pursued them, armed with two pots, and violently attacked his mother.

The tenant escaped with minor injuries and alerted the police, while Hombarume succumbed to her injuries, bleeding from the head and nose.

Bulawayo police spokesperson Inspector Abednico Ncube confirmed the incident, emphasizing the importance of monitoring and medicating mentally challenged individuals.

“This tragic event highlights the need for caregivers to ensure mentally challenged family members receive proper treatment and supervision,” Ncube said.

The incident has left the community in shock, with mourners gathering for Hombarume’s funeral wake.

The family declined to comment further, citing the need for consultation with elders from their rural home.