52-year-old Tarirai Mararike said to the deputy headmaster of Chemhanza High School in Hwedza, Zimbabwe has been arrested over allegations of brutally assaulting 23 pupils.
Violence against children has been widely criticised by most people as they try to raise awareness about it.
In most African countries , it is common for teachers to flog their students as a form of discipline but this does not entitle them to cross the line and beat them up like thieves no matter their offence.
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Atinkanews.net recently gathered the report of a deputy headmaster of Chemhanza High School in Hwedza has been arrested as he was charged of brutally assaulting 23 pupils.
He was arrested after photos of bruised young teenage girls circulated on social media.
Zimbabwean National police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi who confirmed the arrest of the deputy headmaster, said he is expected in court this week after the 23 pupils filed a police report regarding the alleged assault.
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The country’s Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has since condemned the illegal and inhuman assault on teenage girls.
Mr Taungana Ndoro, the Ministry’s spokesperson said;
“The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is concerned about the assault of pupils at Chemhanza High School allegedly by school authorities and strongly condemns such inhumane disciplinary measures on our learners in a complete violation of Section 68A (5) of the Education Act as per Education Amendment Act of 2020″
Unconfirmed reports alleged that the 23 girls were beaten for making noise during examination time, while others suggested that the girls were assaulted for mischievious acts.
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