14 Teens Arrested at Pumula Vuzu Party
Condoms and empty containers of alcohol were recovered at the scene.
14 Teens Arrested at Pumula Vuzu Party
The police in Bulawayo have initiated an inquiry into a Vuzu party that occurred in the Pumula South suburb on Friday.
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Vuzu parties are notorious events where teenagers engage in excessive drinking, drug abuse, and participate in sexual orgies.
The party under investigation involved 14 students from various schools.
The police have confirmed the incident and are currently conducting further investigations.
In a statement, the police said:
Police in Bulawayo are investigating an incident in which 14 students, who were wearing different school uniforms, were found at a Vuzu party at a certain house in Pumula South on 15/07/23. Condoms and empty containers of alcohol were recovered at the scene.
14 Teens Arrested at Pumula Vuzu Party
The prevalence of vuzu parties in Bulawayo and other major cities in Zimbabwe has raised concerns.
These clandestine gatherings, organized primarily by teenagers, are characterized by excessive drinking, drug abuse, and sexual activities.
They are often viewed as a form of rebellion against societal and parental constraints, offering young people an opportunity to engage in risky behaviors.
