A SIX-year-old boy was found dead near Lot 4 suburb in
Zvishavane after he was reported missing after he left for school in the
morning but did not return home.
It is suspected that the child could have been kidnapped on
his way to school and killed before the body was dumped in a nearby bush in Lot
4 high density suburb.
It is understood that the Grade One pupil, Elohim Ziwanza
of Izaya Park left home at around 6.30AM to go to Makwasha Primary School but
did not return home.
The boy’s mother searched for him with the help of
relatives and school authorities but their efforts were in vain. She then went
to report him as missing at the local police station.
Police Officer Commanding Zvishavane District Chief
Superintendent Albert Ncube confirmed the incident which occurred on Tuesday.
“Yes l can confirm that a child who had earlier been
reported missing was found dead near Lot 4 suburb in Zvishavane. Investigations are still in progress to
establish what transpired.
“Elohim a Grade One pupil at Makwasha Primary School is now
deceased and his mother had appealed to members of the public to come forward
with information that may help but unfortunately the boy was found dead.
“His mother said her son left home around 6.30AM for
Makwasha Primary and never returned home.”
Authorities at the school are said to have told the mother
that the boy did not attend school on the day he was reported missing.
“Our deepest condolences go out to the family of this young
child. This is a loss no parent should bear,” said a senior teacher at the
school. Chronicle
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