Freeman Razemba
POLICE have released the names of six schoolgirls who were killed in a fire incident that occurred in Chipinge on Sunday night.
Investigations into the case are continuing.
The incident occurred at Pferedzai homestead, Bamhamire village, under Chief Mutema.
In a statement today, Zimbabwe Republic Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said: “Reference is made to a post published on the Zimbabwe Republic Police’s official X account on November 8, 2026, regarding the death of six girls following a fire incident at a homestead in Bamhamire village, Chipinge, on the same date at around 2am.”
The victims have been identified as Linece Pferedzai (14), Lisa Pferedzai (10), Nyasha Sithole (16), Princess Mutisi (6), Sarudzai Njayinjayi (16) and Velarida Mandongwe (7).
Comm Nyathi added: “The Zimbabwe Republic Police is now awaiting DNA results to conclusively establish the identities of six victims. The results will facilitate the necessary arrangements for burial of the victims. More details will be released in due course.”
