Man Brutally Attacked in Bikita Over Alleged Groundnuts Uprooting
BIKITA – A shocking incident has sparked widespread outrage in Zimbabwe after a suspected mental patient was brutally attacked with a slasher and switches by two men in Gocherai Village, Mazungunye, Bikita.
The incident, which occurred on February 22, 2025, was captured on video and has gone viral on social media, highlighting the need for increased mental health awareness and safer communities.
Zimbabwe faces significant mental health challenges, including a shortage of mental health professionals, limited access to mental health services and a lack of awareness and understanding about mental health issues, which can exacerbate incidents like this.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the incident in a statement shared on their official Twitter handle.
Preliminary investigations reveal that the suspects fled and are believed to be hiding in Mutare.
The ZRP described the attack as “deeply disturbing” and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice.
The incident has sparked a national conversation about mental health awareness and the need for greater support and resources for individuals with mental health conditions.
The ZRP has appealed to the public for help in apprehending the suspects and has urged anyone with information to contact their nearest police station.
