Grade Seven Pupil Mauled to Death by Dogs in Stapleford Days Before Final Exam
A 13-year-old Grade Seven pupil, Caroline Chari, was mauled to death by three dogs at St Mannocks Farm in Stapleford, Nyabira on Monday.
Chari was just days away from sitting for her final primary school examinations.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the incident in a statement, saying she was attacked while walking home from school with four classmates.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police is investigating the death of a 13-year-old girl, Caroline Chari, who was mauled to death by three vicious dogs at St Mannocks Farm, Nyabira, on 29 September 2025. The victim was coming from school in the company of four schoolmates when three marauding dogs attacked and chased them. The children ran in different directions, the dogs pursued and caught up with the victim, resulting in her death,” the statement said.
Police later arrested the dogs’ owner, 50-year-old Gift Jambera.
Investigations revealed the dogs had last been vaccinated in 2024, and the owner ignored the Department of Veterinary Services’ 2025 rabies vaccination programme.
The ZRP has since launched a major operation with the SPCA and local authorities targeting dog owners who allow their pets to roam unsupervised.
Police also reminded the public of the Harare Dog Licensing and Control By-Law of 1993, which requires dogs to be leashed and controlled at all times.
“The ZRP reminds dog owners to keep their dogs on leash and ensure that dogs do not roam on the streets unsupervised in accordance with the country’s laws, especially the Harare Dog Licensing and Control By-Law of 1993… Dog owners should prioritise the safety of others. The ZRP is now engaging SPCA and local authorities for an operation targeting stray dogs and owners who allow their dogs to roam on the streets and in the process attack members of the public,” the statement added.
