Police in Marimba arrested Nyasha Bandawe (22) in connection with murder and attempted murder cases in which he allegedly killed his mother, Hilda Drawu (59), following a misunderstanding.
The suspect stabbed the victim several times on the neck with a kitchen knife before hiding the body under the bed and locking the bedroom door.
He then took a screwdriver and went on to stab his 5-year-old niece several times on the neck before fleeing.
The injured minor was referred to Sally Mugabe Hospital for treatment.
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