The deceased, from Chief Nyajina, hanged himself about 200
metres from their homestead after a fight with his elder brother (name
withheld) who had just turned 16.
Provincial police spokesperson Inspector Simon Chazovachi
confirmed the incident.
“It is sad that a young life was lost in such
circumstances. We urge parents or guardians to monitor the behaviour and
character of their children. They should improve communication with their
children to avoid such incidences,” he said.
It is reported that on January 23, at around midday, the
now-deceased mocked his brother by pouring mud water on him as a way of
celebrating his birthday.
This did not go well with the elder brother, and a
fist-fight broke out.
The boys’ mother intervened and stopped the fight.
The deceased then left home in a huff to a nearby bush and
no one followed him up.
At around 5pm, the boy’s mother ordered the elder brother
to search for his brother only to find his dead body hanging from a tree.
A report was made at Mutawatawa Police Station, and the
body was conveyed to the hospital for post-mortem. Newsday
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