A couple has been arrested for abusing a baby who was a result of the husbands one night stand with a stranger.
Tyson Njanji, 34,and his wife, Lucia Chekenyere,20, of Mwenezi were found guilt of physically abusing and starving a two year old child.
The child is a result of Njanji's one night infidelity encounter with an stranger only known as Rudo from Triangle.
The couple is alleged to have collaborated in starving and beating the child.
The matter came into light when child care employee conducted an investigation on why the child was malnourished.
Investigations revealed gross abuse by the two guardians who stay with the child.
The matter was reported to the police, leading to Njinji and Chekenyere's arrested.
Njanji and Chekenyere were convicted for the charge of child abuse and sentenced to 20 days imprisonment or pay a fine of $60.
- Bmetro
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