There has been an outpouring of sorrow following the tragic death of eight-year-old Tinaye Chibaya, who succumbed to head injuries after being pulled by a horse he was riding in Ruwa on Easter Saturday.
Tinaye was among the primary school students invited to celebrate a classmate’s birthday at Bushman Rock Safaris in Ruwa, accompanied by his parents, Brian Chibaya, a banker, and Memory Tsveture Chibaya.
During the festivities, which included horse riding, a sudden disturbance, possibly from a charging giraffe, startled the horses, causing panic among the riders. Tinaye’s leg became trapped in the saddle, leading to him being dragged, with his head repeatedly striking rocks along the way, resulting in fatal injuries.
The family had departed for Masvingo for Tinaye’s burial arrangements by the time H-Metro reached out to them. Efforts to obtain a response from authorities at Bushman Rock Safaris were unsuccessful.
Friends have flooded online platforms with messages of shock and condolences for the grieving family.
Go well Tinaye. My deepest condolences Brian Chibaya and family. May the peace of God that surpasses all understanding be with you at this very difficult moment. — Tafadzwa Takarinda.
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Nematambudziko my dear Memory Tsveture Chibaya. Words cannot express how sorry I am. May the Lord comfort you. — Jules Mawo.
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Nematambudziko Memo, Brian and the whole family. Praying that God will strengthen and comfort you, now and always! Tinaye, you are so loved and missed mwanangu, rest well. — Waraidzo Lillian.
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Nematambudziko Memo, Mwari vatumire mweya wavo munyaradzi vakunyaradzei semhuri munguva yakaoma kudai. — Fadzai Matongo.
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Such a humble, intelligent, cute young boy, gone too soon, we will miss you dearly Tinaye….May God comfort you Memo and Brian, too painful. — Yananai Murwisi Nyemba.
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Oh no, my condolences Memo. May you and the family find comfort during this difficult time. — Nyasha Chapungu.
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May the good Lord keep comforting you Brian and Memory. Your loss is our loss too and may you find comfort through these trying moments. — Sabastine Rutsito.
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My deepest condolences Memo, what an unthinkable loss, tarwadziswa kani, such unbearable pain, May you find solace and comfort in the Lord. Praying for you and your family. — Eve Mabika.
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My deepest condolences to the family. May you find comfort in the almighty God. — Nyarai Nyamufukudza.
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