Man arrested after his dogs k!lled a 9-year-old boy

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of a man following the death of a nine-year-old boy who was mauled by dogs last month at a farm in Darwendale. Shelton Panganai was attacked and killed on July 17, 2025, while playing football with other children at Bornvalley Farm. According to police, four dogs believed to be boerboels escaped from their owners property and chased the children, who ran in different directions. Shelton was cornered and fatally attacked near a nearby gum tree plantation. The dogs have since been euthanized by authorities. Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said, The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms that Shelton Panganai, aged nine, was mauled to death by four suspected Boer dogs at Bornvalley Farm, Darwendale, on 17th of July 2025, while playing soccer in the company of other children. The owner of the dogs, identified as Mark Masendeke Magede, has been arrested as police launch a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deadly attack. Nyathi added, The Zimbabwe Republic Police is now conducting full-scale investigations into allegations that the dogs went out of their owners residence and went on to chase the children who ran in different directions. Shelton Panganai was then mauled to death at a nearby gum tree plantation. One suspect, Mark Masendeke Magede, has been arrested by the Police. The dogs have since been killed by relevant authorities under the supervision of the Zimbabwe Republic Police. Addressing concerns on social media that the case might be ignored, Commissioner Nyathi assured the public that the matter would be treated seriously and handled in accordance with the law. He stated, The Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates that the case will not be swept under the carpet as alleged on social media posts and everything will be handled in line with the countrys laws.”The post Man arrested after his dogs k!lled a 9-year-old boy appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.