By Staff Reporter
IN a bizarre incident which has left members of the Mhondoro community shocked, a nine-year-old boy committed suicide by hanging from a tree.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Mashonaland West provincial spokesperson, Inspector lan Kohwera confirmed the incident.
The now deceased was identified as Malvern Runyararo of Denhere village under Chief Chivero.
“Police Mashonaland West province confirm a sudden death incident in which a juvenile aged 9 years committed suicide by hanging.
“Malvern Runyararo of Denhere village Chief Chivero was found hanging on a tree using a rope by one of the village members Rodrick Andrea (47) on 29 December 2024,” said Kohwera.
Circumstances are that on the night of December 28,2024, the boy’s family retired to bed and everyone went to their bedroom.
The following morning, informant discovered Malvern’s lifeless body dangling from a tree before alerting his family.
A police report was made at ZRP Gonza Base who attended the scene and conveyed the body to Norton District Hospital mortuary for post-mortem.
Investigations are reportedly still in progress to ascertain the cause of the death.
Inspector Kohwera said authorities are concerned with suicidal deaths amongst minors, which have become prevalent throughout the province.
“It is worrisome that the trend is increasing were minors take their lives after being corrected by their parents or guardians.
“We appeal to the general public to counsel young people that taking their life after being corrected is not a solution rather they must appreciate it inorder to become future leaders,” the police spokesman said.
