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Man mauled to death by dogs in Zimbabwe
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A 39-year-old man was mauled to death by dogs at an open ground in Kadoma over the weekend, with police urging dog owners to ensure their animals are properly secured.
The man's body was discovered at an open area near Plot 104 in Sabonabona, Eiffel Flats, Kadoma, on Saturday, August 22, at around 7pm.
According to police, the body was found naked, with his clothes torn apart and multiple dog-bite injuries.
National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident.
"The ZRP is investigating a case in which a 39-year-old man was mauled to death by dogs at an open ground near Plot 104, Sabonabona, Eiffel Flats, Kadoma on August 22, 2026, at around 7pm," he said.
"The victim's body was later discovered at the scene, naked, with clothes torn apart and with multiple dog-bite injuries."
Police have launched investigations into the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Nyathi urged dog owners to take responsibility for controlling their animals and comply with local authority regulations.
"The ZRP urges dog owners to ensure that their dogs are properly secured at all times and to comply with relevant local authority by-laws governing the keeping and control of dogs," he said.
The Kadoma incident is reminiscent of a fatal dog attack in Harare in 2022, when a 70-year-old security guard was mauled by three Boerboels at company premises in the Ardbennie area.
The victim, Maxwell Chikuni, was found with serious injuries and was taken to Sally Mugabe Central Hospital, where he later died.
A police report was subsequently made.
Boerboels are large mastiff-type dogs originally developed in South Africa. They have a powerful build, strong bone structure and muscular bodies and were historically bred by Dutch settlers to protect farms, families and livestock.
The breed is known for its confidence, territorial nature and protective instincts. While generally described as docile when properly trained and socialised, Boerboels require experienced handling, adequate space and regular exercise because of their size and strength.
The latest fatality has once again highlighted the potential dangers posed by unsecured dogs and the importance of responsible ownership.
The man's body was discovered at an open area near Plot 104 in Sabonabona, Eiffel Flats, Kadoma, on Saturday, August 22, at around 7pm.
According to police, the body was found naked, with his clothes torn apart and multiple dog-bite injuries.
National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident.
"The ZRP is investigating a case in which a 39-year-old man was mauled to death by dogs at an open ground near Plot 104, Sabonabona, Eiffel Flats, Kadoma on August 22, 2026, at around 7pm," he said.
"The victim's body was later discovered at the scene, naked, with clothes torn apart and with multiple dog-bite injuries."
Police have launched investigations into the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Nyathi urged dog owners to take responsibility for controlling their animals and comply with local authority regulations.
"The ZRP urges dog owners to ensure that their dogs are properly secured at all times and to comply with relevant local authority by-laws governing the keeping and control of dogs," he said.
The Kadoma incident is reminiscent of a fatal dog attack in Harare in 2022, when a 70-year-old security guard was mauled by three Boerboels at company premises in the Ardbennie area.
The victim, Maxwell Chikuni, was found with serious injuries and was taken to Sally Mugabe Central Hospital, where he later died.
A police report was subsequently made.
Boerboels are large mastiff-type dogs originally developed in South Africa. They have a powerful build, strong bone structure and muscular bodies and were historically bred by Dutch settlers to protect farms, families and livestock.
The breed is known for its confidence, territorial nature and protective instincts. While generally described as docile when properly trained and socialised, Boerboels require experienced handling, adequate space and regular exercise because of their size and strength.
The latest fatality has once again highlighted the potential dangers posed by unsecured dogs and the importance of responsible ownership.
Source - The Herald
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