Mother, 2 children killed and burnt in Mashonaland West farm attack

_Youngest victim just 7-months-old_

HARARE – Police have launched a triple murder investigation after a woman and her two young children were found dead at a farm in Mashonaland West.

Their bodies were allegedly dragged into a hut that was then locked from outside and set alight.

National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the bodies of Abigail Mwale, 26, Johanne Maiswa, 5, and Jayden Mwale, 7 months, were discovered at Shirleigh Farm in Darwendale on September 13.

“The suspect allegedly dragged the bodies into a hut, locked it from the outside and subsequently set the hut on fire,” Nyathi said in a statement.

The identity of the killer remains unknown. Investigators recovered a blood-stained white cloth, a white sack, an adze and a pair of socks at the scene.

The bodies were taken to Father O’Hea Memorial Hospital mortuary for post-mortem examinations.

_Police have launched an appeal, urging anyone with information to report at their nearest police station, or to contact the National Complaints Desk on 0242703631 or via WhatsApp on +263712800197._