Two people, a mother and her Form Three daughter, were brutally murdered on Monday evening in Bhosha Village, Magaya area of Guruve, deepening fear in a district already rocked by a surge in violent crime.
Headman Bosha, Ephraim Chisango, who attended the victims’ funeral, said the killings have heightened anxiety within the community as residents continue to grapple with repeated incidents of violence. The attack has left villagers questioning their safety and calling for urgent action to restore peace in the area.
In a chilling detail, a younger child survived the attack by hiding under a bed while the murders took place, adding to the horror of the incident. The child’s survival has shocked the community and highlighted the brutality of the crime.
The latest killings come amid ongoing concerns over lawlessness in parts of Guruve, with residents saying fear has become part of daily life. Community leaders have urged authorities to intensify security efforts as families struggle to cope with the growing sense of insecurity.
