The fight over a male lover has left one dead and another in police cells in Gwelutshena, a suburb of Zimbabwe.
A 15-year-old pupil, whose identity is not immediately known, was fatally stabbed by her rival, 16 during a confrontation.
According to a police statement, the two were fighting over who was the main lover of their teenage boyfriend.
Police in Gwelutshena are investigating a murder case in which a learner (15) died while fighting over a boyfriend with another learner aged (16) on 29/10/21 at Mawala, Ngwaladi area. The suspect stabbed the victim with a kitchen knife which she was given by her cousin (14).
— Zimbabwe Republic Police (@PoliceZimbabwe) November 1, 2021
During the scuffle, it is said that the suspect’s 14-year-old cousin handed her a knife which was used in committing the murder.
The victim died shortly after.
Zimbabwe police say investigations are underway as they have possession of the underage suspect.
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