10-year-old student kills schoolmate fighting over wild fruit
A ten-year-old boy from Rusape allegedly killed his nine-year-old school mate, Dennis Semu, after assaulting him last Thursday. Dennis was allegedly punched and kicked until he lost consciousness after he had picked wild fruits which had been claimed by the 10-year old without his permission.
Vivian Marumbwa (54), a teacher at Luke’s Primary School applied first aid to Dennis but he failed to regain consciousness. He was then rushed to Rusape General Hospital where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Legally, the 10-year old boy cannot be arrested and he is in the custody of his parents where he is assisting police with investigations. Manicaland provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Tavhiringwa Kakohwa, confirmed the incident, saying
Manicaland provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Tavhiringwa Kakohwa, confirmed the incident, saying
On September 14 around 5pm, the late Denis Semu was coming from St Luke’s Primary School with the 10-year-old pupil in the company of three other pupils. They began picking some fruits from Muparatsenza tree. While picking the fruits, the 10-year-old pupil picked a branch of Muparatsenza tree. Denis picked fruits from the 10-year-old’s branch without his consent.
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The 10-year-old pupil attacked Denis with fists. He also kicked him, resulting in Denis falling down and he lost consciousness.
…We also encourage parents, guardians and teachers to educate juveniles on the need to resolve disputes in a non-violent manner.
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