A 15-year-old Gwelutshena girl lost her life after she was fatally stabbed by her 16-year-old rival when the two had a misunderstanding over a boyfriend.

The girl died after she was stabbed with a kitchen knife.

The incident happened last week on Friday.

In a statement that was released by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP)on its Twitter page, investigations are still underway.

Below is the full statement by ZRP.

Police in Gwelutshena are investigating a murder case in which a learner (15) died while fighting over a boyfriend with another learner aged (16) on 29/10/21 at Mawala, Ngwaladi area. The suspect stabbed the victim with a kitchen knife which she was given by her cousin (14).

Police in Gwelutshena are investigating a murder case in which a learner (15) died while fighting over a boyfriend with another learner aged (16) on 29/10/21 at Mawala, Ngwaladi area. The suspect stabbed the victim with a kitchen knife which she was given by her cousin (14).

— Zimbabwe Republic Police (@PoliceZimbabwe) November 1, 2021