Sikhumbuzo Moyo [email protected]
THE suspect arrested in connection with the assault of a 16-year-old schoolgirl in Nkayi, whose video went viral on social media, is also a minor, police have confirmed.
The development means the suspect’s identity cannot be publicly disclosed in accordance with the legal protections afforded to children in conflict with the law.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the suspect’s age in a statement following the circulation of a video showing him assaulting the girl at Singeni Village in Nkayi.
Police said the suspect’s age had been established through official birth records.
“Reference is made to the ZRP’s post on its X account on 10/11/26 regarding the arrest of a male suspect seen in a viral video assaulting a 16-year-old girl at Singeni Village, Nkayi. The Police informs the public that it has been confirmed through birth records that the suspect is aged 17 years old,” reads the statement.
The confirmation comes after police announced the suspect’s arrest following the circulation of the disturbing footage, which sparked public outrage and calls for action against the perpetrator.
