ZRP Probes Firearm Incident At School Rugby Match In Harare

Police have launched investigations after a firearm incident, and an assault was reported during a school rugby match between Christian Brothers College (CBC) in Bulawayo and Eaglesvale College in Harare.

In a statement issued on Sunday, 14 June, police confirmed that the incident took place at Eaglesvale College on 13 June 2026 during the inter-school sporting fixture.

“The ZRP confirms that investigations are currently underway in connection with a firearm incident and Assault case which occurred at Eaglesvale College, Harare, on 13th June 2026. The incident took place during a rugby match between Christian Brothers College (CBC) and Eaglesvale College,” said the police.

Police have urged calm among parents, students, school administrators and other stakeholders as investigations continue.

“The ZRP urges calm among parents, students, administrators and stakeholders as police investigations continue,” reads the statement.

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