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Seven-year-old Anotida Makoto died after a fight with another pupil.
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The incident happened at Zengenene Primary School in Murewa on October 23.
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Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
A seven-year-old boy, Anotida Makoto, has died following a fight with another pupil of the same age at Zengenene Primary School in Murewa, Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed that the incident occurred on Friday, October 23, 2026.
According to police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi, Makoto reportedly collapsed and lost consciousness after the altercation with the other learner on the school grounds.
He was subsequently taken to St Paul’s Musami Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Police have not disclosed further details about what led to the confrontation or the circumstances surrounding the boy’s collapse. Investigations are ongoing to establish what happened.
Police Urge Schools and Parents to Prevent Conflicts
Following the incident, police urged parents, guardians and school authorities to promote peaceful conflict resolution and ensure appropriate supervision of pupils.
The appeal comes amid concerns about how disputes among young children are handled and the importance of ensuring that school environments remain safe.
Although the fight involved two seven-year-old children, the precise sequence of events leading to Makoto’s death has not yet been established publicly. Investigators are expected to examine the circumstances of the altercation.
Authorities have withheld the identity of the other pupil involved because of the child’s age.
Investigation Underway
The police investigation is expected to clarify the circumstances surrounding the confrontation and the events that followed.
No further information about possible disciplinary measures or other actions has been provided in the report.
The incident has drawn attention to the need for schools, parents and guardians to intervene early when disagreements arise among children, while ensuring that any serious incident is promptly reported and investigated.
