HARARE, Apr. 10 (NewsDay Live) - Police have launched an investigation into multiple allegations of sexual abuse at several boys’ schools in Harare following reports from some students that span over four years.
The investigation comes at a time when some senior staff members, including school heads, have been named as alleged perpetrators in a widening scandal that is sending shockwaves through the education sector.
Police say investigations on the cases are underway to uncover the full extent of the abuse.
Police spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi told NewsDayLive that police had received reports about sexual abuse at Allan Wilson and Prince Edward high schools as well as Blakiston Junior School.
“Reference is made to your telephone call on alleged sodomy cases at Allan Wilson, Blakiston and Prince Edward schools,” Nyathi said.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms that reports have been received from the schools and investigations are in progress.
“Most of the reports allege criminal acts by fellow students, except one against a school headmaster.”
Allan Wilson High School head Tafara Zhou is under investigation in connection with a reported case of aggravated indecent assault at the school.
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The victim claims he was abused for years until he completed his Advanced Level studies at the school last year.
Another deputy school head at Masase High School in Mberengwa, Anymore Gumbo, is also under investigation for allegedly sexually abusing up to 30 learners at the school.
