A 71-year-old Plumtree woman reportedly laced a bucket of water with poison at a funeral.

10 people were hospitalised and discharged after complaining of stomach pains following the consumption of the water.

In a statement, the police took to their Twitter page and wrote:

Police in Madlambuzi are investigating a case of attempted murder which occurred at Luvuluma Village on 07/11/21 at 1730 hours. A 71 year old woman is suspected to have laced a bucket of water with an unidentified substance at a funeral.

10 unsuspecting mourners drank the water which was in the kitchen and subsequently complained of stomach pain and painful throats. The victims were referred to Plumtree District Hospital where they were treated and discharged.

1/2 Police in Madlambuzi are investigating a case of attempted murder which occurred at Luvuluma Village on 07/11/21 at 1730 hours. A 71 year old woman is suspected to have laced a bucket of water with an unidentified substance at a funeral.

— Zimbabwe Republic Police (@PoliceZimbabwe) November 12, 2021