A disturbing photograph has ignited outrage among Zimbabweans, showing a young boy with a nail gruesomely embedded in his head.

The incident allegedly occurred while his father was away, and his stepmother is believed to be responsible. The boy’s identity has been protected due to his age, but the community is deeply affected by this horrifying event.

Reports indicate that the stepmother used a hammer to inflict this injury, raising questions about the family’s circumstances and her motivations.