POLICE have arrested a 17-year-old girl from Bhekani Village in Ntabazinduna, Umguza District, Matabeleland North, for murder after she allegedly stabbed her rival with a kitchen knife following a dispute over a boyfriend.

The rival was reportedly stabbed on the breast and died at a neighbour’s home.

“The ZRP confirms the arrest of a female juvenile (17) at Bhekani Village, Ntabazinduna, in connection with a case of murder where she fatally assaulted a fellow female villager,” said the police on their Twitter handle.

“The suspect was involved in a brawl with the victim after an altercation over dating the same boyfriend. The victim was stabbed once on the breast with a kitchen knife and died as she sought refuge at a neighbour’s home. Investigations are underway.”

1/2 The ZRP confirms the arrest of a female juvenile (17) at Bhekani Village, Ntabazinduna, Mbembesi in connection with a case of murder where she fatally assaulted a fellow female villager (15) on 07/07/21.

— Zimbabwe Republic Police (@PoliceZimbabwe) July 8, 2021