Tinaani Nyabereka
Gokwe– A 15-year-old juvenile died after he was assaulted on private parts while playing with other boys in the grazing lands.
The incident occurred at Gandiwa village in Chief Nemangwe’s area in Gokwe on January 20 2022.
Midlands police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the incident and urged members of the public to watch over children whenever they play.
“We appeal to members of the public to always supervise their children when they play,” Mahoko said in a statement.
Circumstances are that the now deceased (name withheld) was herding cattle with other boys.
They divided themselves into two teams and started playing what they termed ‘kick boxing’. Another boy aged 15 kicked the now deceased on his private parts and he fell down.
The teams stopped playing and the now deceased proceeded home having difficulties in walking. He narrated the matter to his 42-year-old Aunt who rendered first aid to him.
During the night his condition deteriorated and he succumbed to the injury.
The matter was reported to the police and the body of the deceased was taken to Gokwe Hospital mortuary for post mortem.
