Six-year-old twin brothers from Chivhu, who were allegedly physically abused by their biological father for stealing sugar, are recovering at Chitungwiza Central Hospital.
The boys sustained severe injuries, including third-degree burns and fractured legs, following the alleged assault.
Speaking to ZBC News, their mother, Rebecca Pfukamayi, said she was contacted by the police and instructed to collect the children and take them for medical treatment.
“We separated when I was pregnant with the twin boys. I am now married to someone else, but all along, I was staying with my children, and there was no problem,” said Pfukamayi.
“In December last year, their father requested that the boys stay with him so that he could send them to school, but from January, they were not attending school,” she added.
“The abuse issue came to light when the police contacted me, asking me to come to Chivhu and take the children to the hospital.
“They were beaten and tortured by their father after being accused of stealing sugar.
“They were also severely malnourished and said they were sometimes left to sleep outside the house.
“What pains me most is that after injuring my children, both the father and stepmother did not take them to the hospital; neighbours had to intervene and call the police, and that is how my sons got help.”
Meanwhile, the twins’ father has appeared before the Chivhu Magistrates’ Court and has been remanded in custody.
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