A tragic incident in Darwendale, Zvimba District (Mashonaland West Province), has claimed the life of a nine-year-old boy who was attacked by dogs while playing with friends.
Police say the boy was with a group of children when the dogs suddenly turned on him, leading to fatal injuries. The attack has sent shockwaves through the local community.
Mashonaland West police spokesperson, Inspector Ian Kohwera, confirmed the incident and said that an investigation is ongoing.
“The child was attacked by dogs at Bonvalley Farm while playing with other children. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries,” Kohwera said.
The owner of the dogs, whose identity has not been publicly disclosed, is expected to appear in court and may face culpable homicide charges.
This incident comes shortly after a similar fatal dog attack in Bluff Hill, Harare, where a man was killed by pitbulls.
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