Stepfather Arrested for Vicious Shovel Attack on 2-Year-Old After Mother Ends Relationship

2-Year-Old Girl Lucky to be Alive After Stepfather Strikes Her on the Head with a Shovel

In a shocking disturbing incident, a 2-year old girl from Plumtree is lucky to be alive after getting struck on the head with a shovel by her stepfather.

37-year-old Abedinico Moyo was arrested after he injured his two-year-old stepdaughter in a fit of rage after being dumped by the child’s mother.

Abedinico Moyo appeared before Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware, facing charges of physical abuse.

Shovel Attack on Toddler Unveils Disturbing Details

According to the court records, the violent episode unfolded on April 14, around 4:00 PM, after Moyo’s partner, Patience Nyathi, expressed her desire to end their relationship due to ongoing issues.

Enraged by the breakup, Moyo demanded the immediate return of the money he had previously given to Nyathi during their time together. The situation escalated rapidly as Moyo’s anger intensified.

Eyewitnesses reported that as the confrontation escalated, Moyo grabbed a nearby shovel with malicious intent, aiming to strike Nyathi, who was holding their innocent two-year-old daughter in her arms.

In a cruel twist of fate, Moyo missed his intended target, but the sharp edge of the shovel struck the defenseless child’s head, inflicting a deep and severe wound.

Injured Toddler Receives Urgent Medical Care: Stepfather Remanded in Custody Following Shovel Attack

Fearing for her daughter’s life, Nyathi swiftly rushed the injured toddler to the nearest hospital, where medical professionals provided urgent and critical care. Meanwhile, the incident was reported to the police, prompting a swift response that led to Moyo’s subsequent arrest.

The accused appeared before the Plumtree magistrate, where he was charged with physical abuse. Due to the gravity of the offense, Moyo was remanded in custody pending further investigation and legal proceedings.

The injured child continues to receive medical treatment and is being closely monitored by healthcare professionals to ensure her well-being and recovery.

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