Mvurwi Woman Arrested Over Alleged Abduction of Four-Month-Old Baby

By Simba Zimunya

A 26-year-old woman from Mvurwi has been arrested in connection with the alleged abduction of a four-month-old baby after the infant reportedly disappeared while the mother was attending to a matter at a police station.

The suspect, identified as Wadzanai Musiyakurima of Holland Farm, Mvurwi, is accused of taking the baby on 4 November 2026.

According to a report by Bulawayo24 News, the incident occurred after the baby's mother, 25-year-old Salmah Tunha of Mbare Flats, lost her mobile phone.

How the Baby Allegedly Disappeared

The two women reportedly went to an Econet shop in Mvurwi intending to have Tunha's lost mobile phone line blocked.

However, shop officials allegedly advised them to obtain a police report before the line could be deactivated.

Tunha reportedly asked Musiyakurima to remain at the shop with the baby while she went to the police station to obtain the required report.

Police allege that Musiyakurima disappeared with the infant while the mother was away.

The published account does not fully explain how the two women knew each other or the circumstances that led the mother to leave the baby in the suspect's care.

Police Confirm Arrest

Mashonaland Central provincial police spokesperson Inspector Milton Mundembe reportedly confirmed the incident.

He said police received a tip-off on 9 November, which led to the suspect's arrest.

The arrest followed several days of uncertainty after the infant reportedly went missing.

Police also urged members of the public to exercise caution when dealing with people they do not know well and to be careful about entrusting children to others.

Child Protection Concerns

The incident raises concerns about child safety and the importance of ensuring that infants are left in the care of trusted and responsible individuals.

It also highlights the importance of promptly reporting missing children and cooperating with law enforcement during investigations.

The woman has been arrested in connection with the alleged abduction. The allegations remain subject to the legal process, and the suspect is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

By Simba Zimunya