Online Reporter
Freeman Razemba
Senior Reporter
SIX people, including five children, were injured after a stray dog went on a rampage in Sauerstown, Bulawayo.
The dog was later killed by members of the community.
National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the attack.
“The ZRP reiterates that all dog owners should exercise responsibility and ensure that their dogs are properly secured at all times to prevent attacks on members of the public,” he said.
“This follows a dog attack which occurred on September 27, 2026, in Sauerstown, Bulawayo, where a stray dog attacked six people, five juveniles and one adult, who were playing inside a premises.
“The victims sustained injuries and were referred for medical treatment. The dog was subsequently killed by members of the community.”
The attack comes as three people face the music over the fatal mauling of a Harare man by four security dogs.
Malcolm Takudzwa Muzavazi (39) was allegedly attacked by four dogs along a footpath in Southerton last Thursday.
The dogs — a male Belgian Malinois and three Belgian Malinois-German Shepherd crossbreeds — were reportedly under the care of a private security guard.
The guard had released the dogs from their kennels for feeding at around 6pm when they allegedly attacked Muzavazi.
The car sale’s co-owners, Gilbert Rumbwere (44) and Itai Tamirepi (43), together with security guard Mannex Svova (21), have since been arrested.
Rumbwere had reportedly gone into hiding following the fatal attack.
Comm Nyathi warned dog owners to ensure that their animals were properly secured and controlled.
Dogs must be confined within premises and are only permitted in public places when under the effective control of a responsible person or on a leash.
“The public is urged to report cases of stray, aggressive or uncontrolled dogs to the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, relevant local authorities or the nearest police station, or contact the National Complaints Desk on (024) 2703631 or WhatsApp on 0712800197 for appropriate action,” said Comm Nyathi.
