Police await DNA results for Chipinge fire victims
Freeman Razemba-Senior Reporter POLICE are awaiting DNA test results for six schoolgirls who were killed in a fire incident in Chipinge on Sunday night. The tragedy occurred at Pferedzai Homestead in Bamhamire Village under Chief Mutema. In a statement, national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the victims have been identified as Linece Pferedzai (14), […] The post Police await DNA results for Chipinge fire victims appeared first on Zimbabwe Situation .
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Freeman Razemba-Senior Reporter
POLICE are awaiting DNA test results for six schoolgirls who were killed in a fire incident in Chipinge on Sunday night.
The tragedy occurred at Pferedzai Homestead in Bamhamire Village under Chief Mutema.
In a statement, national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said 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).
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police is now awaiting DNA test results to conclusively establish the identities of the six victims. The results will facilitate the necessary arrangements for the burial of the victims. More details will be released in due course,” said Comm Nyathi.
Source: Police await DNA results for Chipinge fire victims – herald
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