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.
During the scuffle, it is said that the suspect’s 14-year-old cousin handed her a knife that 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.
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
