HARARE — A 39-year-old man was fatally attacked by four dogs along a footpath in Southerton, Harare, in a tragic incident that has resulted in the arrest of two people.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the death of Malcom Takudzwa Muzavazi (39), who was attacked by the dogs on 24 September 2026 between 6 pm and 6.30 pm.

The attack occurred along a footpath between the ZESA Holdings durawall and a car sale in Southerton.

Police said the dogs comprised one male Belgian Malinois and three Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd crossbreeds. They were reportedly under the care of a private security guard who had released them from their kennels for feeding.

Following the incident, the security guard, Mannex Svova (21), and the co-owner of the car sale, Itai Tamirepi (43), were arrested.

The two suspects are assisting police with investigations into the circumstances surrounding Muzavazi’s death.

Police are expected to establish how the dogs were released and what led to the fatal attack.