the families of the children who died in the accident demanded 28 cattle, four goats and two roosters from the culprit

According to him, one of the families who lost two boys negotiated that the perpetrator of the accident “will give 14 cattle, 5 thousand as compensation for each child who died.” dollars, four goats and two roosters.”

The family that lost their nine-year-old daughter demanded 14 thousand. dollars, of which 1 thousand already received “I didn’t argue. I accepted their demands. Every region has its own traditions,” the person responsible for the accident told the newspaper. He added that he visited the village where the children were buried and spoke to the local tribal chief.

“He explained to me that this is more than they should be demanding according to tradition. For according to their custom, for each child they must receive seven cattle, three of which belong to the chief. In addition, the commander said that the parents applied for compensation too early,” said the person responsible for the fatal accident.

“When an accident or someone dies in similar circumstances in our region, the culprit covers all the funeral costs – he pays for transport, food and coffins. We bury the dead and wait for his spirit to make its demands. It is not like if someone died today, then the next day we demand compensation for his death. It’s madness, it’s against the law,” a tribal chief, quoted by the Manica Post, told reporters of local customs.