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Police confirm death of 15-year-old form two pupil
20 Sep 2016 at 09:45hrs | Views
Police in Mashonaland Central have confirmed the death of a 15-year-old form two pupil at Chindunduma High 1.
The schoolboy, identified as Cole Hillary Munepi, was allegedly killed on Saturday by a fellow pupil during a fight over ironing.
He was pronounced dead upon admission to Madziva Hospital.
The boarding master, Luke Gono, reported the matter to the police.
Reports indicate that the deceased was grabbed by the throat during the fight, however, the suspect did not realise that he had killed his schoolmate.
Police are appealing to boarding schools to ensure children solve their disputes amicably.
Cases of murder are on the increase in Mash-Central and police are doing awareness campaigns to curb the trend.
The schoolboy, identified as Cole Hillary Munepi, was allegedly killed on Saturday by a fellow pupil during a fight over ironing.
He was pronounced dead upon admission to Madziva Hospital.
Reports indicate that the deceased was grabbed by the throat during the fight, however, the suspect did not realise that he had killed his schoolmate.
Police are appealing to boarding schools to ensure children solve their disputes amicably.
Cases of murder are on the increase in Mash-Central and police are doing awareness campaigns to curb the trend.
Source - Byo24News
