A shocking case of child abuse has been exposed in Zimbabwe after a 19-year-old woman revealed on a DNA testing show that she was abused by her uncle at the age of 14.

The woman’s traumatic experience began when she returned home from watching football with friends. Her uncle took advantage of her while she was sleeping, resulting in a pregnancy. Despite reporting the incident to family members, they chose to sweep it under the rug, and her mother instructed her to keep quiet.

Years later, the woman’s husband discovered the truth about their child’s paternity, prompting the family to seek a DNA test. The results have now led to a police investigation into the uncle’s heinous actions.